The Theory of Communicative Action, Volume 1: Reason and the Rationalization of Society (The Theory of Communicative Action, Vol1)

A major contribution to contemporary social theory. Not only does it provide a compelling critique of some of the main perspectives in 20th century philosophy and social science, but it also presents a systematic synthesis of the many themse which have preoccupied Habermas for thirty years. -- Times Literary Supplement "The Theory of Communicative Action represents a major contribution to contemporary social theory. Not only does it provide a compelling critique of some of the main perspectives in 20th century philosophy and social science, but it also presents a systematic synthesis of the many themes which have preoccupied Habermas for thirty years." (Times Literary Supplement) -- Publisher V. 1. Reason And The Rationalization Of Society -- V. 2 Lifeworld And System: A Critique Of Functionalist Reason. Jürgen Habermas ; Translated By Thomas Mccarthy. Translation Of: Theorie Des Kommunikativen Handelns. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. Offers a systematic reconstruction of the theoretical foundations and framework of critical social theory.