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Between Reason and History examines the role of the idea of progress both in Ju¬rgen Habermas's critical social theory and in critical social theory in general. The reception to Habermas's magnum opus, The Theory of Communicative Action, has tended to downplay the theory of social evolution it contains, but there are no in-depth examinations of this aspect of Habermas's critical theory. This book fills this gap by providing a comprehensive and detailed examination of Habermas's theory of social evolution, its significance within the wider scope of his critical social theory, and the importance of a theoretical understanding of history for any adequate critical social theory.
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- ISBN 9780791454091
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- ISBN 9780791454107
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Between Reason and History examines the role of the idea of progress both in Ju¬rgen Habermas's critical social theory and in critical social theory in general. The reception to Habermas's magnum opus, The Theory of Communicative Action, has tended to downplay the theory of social evolution it contains, but there are no in-depth examinations of this aspect of Habermas's critical theory. This book fills this gap by providing a comprehensive and detailed examination of Habermas's theory of social evolution, its significance within the wider scope of his critical social theory, and the importance of a theoretical understanding of history for any adequate critical social theory.
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What is Between Reason and History about?
Between Reason and History examines the role of the idea of progress both in Ju¬rgen Habermas's critical social theory and in critical social theory in general. The reception to Habermas's magnum opus, The Theory of Communicative Action, has tended to downplay the theory of social evolution it contains, but there are no in-depth examinations of this aspect of Habermas's critical theory. This book fills this gap by providing a comprehensive and detailed examination of Habermas's theory of social evolution, its significance within the wider scope of his critical social theory, and the importance of a theoretical understanding of history for any adequate critical social theory.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Between Reason and History?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Between Reason and History?
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How long is Between Reason and History and how many pages does it have?
Between Reason and History has 220 page(s)
Is Between Reason and History part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in the Philosophy of the Social Sciences
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Between Reason and History?
David S. Owen
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Between Reason and History is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791454091) and paperback(ISBN 9780791454107) and pdf(ISBN 9780791488478)
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