"Habermas, a towering figure in the intellectual history of postwar Germany, is best known for his theory of political consensus-building. Widely considered one of most influential philosophers of the 20th century, he also helped to shape the discourse around European integration and the formation of the EU."
"His analytical acuity shaped democratic discourse far beyond our country's borders and served as a beacon in a stormy sea. His voice will be missed. Friedrich Merz called Habermas one of the most significant thinkers of our time."
"Habermas' career, which spanned seven decades, focused on the foundations of social theory, democracy and the rule of law. His belief that the formation of public opinion was vital for democracies to survive explains why Habermas continued to write books and newspaper articles deep into old age."
Jürgen Habermas, a towering figure in postwar German intellectual history, passed away at 96. Widely regarded as one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century, he developed groundbreaking theories on political consensus-building and shaped discourse around European integration and EU formation. Despite his Frankfurt School neo-Marxist background and association with the Social Democratic party, his influence transcended party lines, earning recognition from conservative leaders like Chancellor Friedrich Merz. His seven-decade career focused on social theory, democracy, and rule of law. Habermas believed public opinion formation was vital for democratic survival, prompting him to write extensively throughout his life. He remained engaged in contemporary debates, commenting on issues from the Greek debt crisis to the Ukraine war and Gaza conflict.
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