Habermas’ Theory of Communicative Action: A Sociological Perspective
Introduction Jürgen Habermas, one of the most influential contemporary sociologists and philosophers, developed the Theory of Communicative Action as a critical framework for understanding modern society. Published in 1981 in his two-volume work, The Theory of Communicative Action, Habermas seeks to reconstruct critical theory by shifting focus from instrumental rationality to communicative rationality. This theory provides a sociological lens … Read more