How did Habermas influence democratic theory?
I sought to provide a normative foundation for democracy grounded in the potential for reasoned public discourse. My concept of the public sphere highlights its crucial role as a space where citizens can deliberate on matters of common concern, thereby shaping political will. By emphasizing the legitimacy derived from free and open communication, my work aimed to reassert the deliberative ideal in democratic theory and practice.
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