Jürgen Habermas is Germany’s leading public intellectual. He has made significant contributions in a number of fields in philosophy and social theory. His recent work has focused on the dialogue between science and religion and the future of the European project. In his latest book, The Crisis of the European Union: A Response, Habermas argues for the creation of a “supranational democracy” in Europe.
Further reading
Habermas vs the Pope: The darling of the 68ers and Benedict XVI find a surprising amount to agree on
Habermas and the Currency Crisis: Bruce Robbins considers Habermas's recent writings on the European Union
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