What is Jürgen Habermas known for?

I am known for developing a critical theory of society that emphasizes the role of communication in achieving social integration and democratic legitimacy. My work explores how rational discourse, free from coercion, can form the basis for a just and democratic society. Key concepts include communicative rationality, the public sphere as a space for reasoned debate, and discourse ethics as a procedural model for moral and legal justification.

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