Jürgen Habermas, influential German philosopher, dies at 96
Summary
Jürgen Habermas, a towering figure in 20th-century philosophy known for his work on communication and democracy, died at 96 in Germany. The piece highlights his influential theories, notably Theory of Communicative Action, his role in postwar German intellectual life, debates surrounding the 1960s student movement, and his impact on public discourse and European thought.