Theories of justice often fixate on purely normative, abstract principles unrelated to real-world situations. The philosopher and theorist Axel Honneth addresses this disconnect, and constructs a theo
Theories of justice often fixate on purely normative, abstract principles unrelated to real-world applications. The philosopher and theorist Axel Honneth addresses this disconnect, constructing a theo
In the early 20th century, Marxist theory was enriched and rejuvenated by adopting the concept of reification, introduced by the Hungarian theorist Georg Lukacs to identify and denounce the transforma
These thirteen essays by noted philosophers and social theorists continue a timely celebration and examination of Jurgen Habermas's unfinished project of reconstructing enlightenment rationality. Focu
These critical essays on Jurgen Habermas's major contribution to sociological theory, "The Theory of Communicative Action, "provide an indispensable guide for anyone trying to grasp that large, diffic
These 13 essays by noted philosophers and social theorists continue a celebration and examination of Jurgen Habermas' unfinished project of reconstructing enlightenment rationality. Focusing on the cu
In this rich interpretation of the history of critical theory, Axel Hormeth clarifies critical theory's central problems and emphasizes the social factors that should provide it with a normative and
