Review Essay: The Succession of Theories and the Recession of Practice

A review essay on books by: David Ingram, Habermas and the Dialectic of Reason (New Haven: Yale U Press, 1987); & Tom Rockmore, Habermas on Historic Materialism (Indianapolis: Indiana U Press, 1989 [see listings in IRPS No. 66]). These volumes focus on the theory/practice question in Jurgen Habe...

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Published inSocial Theory and Practice Vol. 18; no. 1; p. 81
Main Author Braaten, Jane
Format Journal Article Book Review
LanguageEnglish
Published Tallahassee, Fla Florida State University, Dept. of Philosophy 01.04.1992
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Fascism
Habermas, Jurgen
Philosophy
Theory
Theory Practice Relationship
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Summary:A review essay on books by: David Ingram, Habermas and the Dialectic of Reason (New Haven: Yale U Press, 1987); & Tom Rockmore, Habermas on Historic Materialism (Indianapolis: Indiana U Press, 1989 [see listings in IRPS No. 66]). These volumes focus on the theory/practice question in Jurgen Habermas's work. Ingram approaches it through an investigation of the nature of reason; Rockmore's investigation focuses on Habermas's reconstruction & replacement of Marx's scientific theory of history. Also included is a defense of Habermas's understanding of communication & practical discourse & his views regarding the universalism of rationality. Both books are lauded as important secondary texts. W. Howard
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