Habermas and Literary Rationality: 20 (Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy)

David L. Colclasure

ISBN 10: 0415994713 / ISBN 13: 9780415994712

Published by Routledge 2010-05-25, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Habermas and Literary Rationality: 20 (Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy)
• Publisher: Routledge 2010-05-25
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415994713
• ISBN 13: 9780415994712
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Literary scholarship has paid little serious attention to Habermas' philosophy, and, on the other hand, the reception of Habermas has given little attention to the role that literary practice can play in a broader theory of communicative action. David Colclasure's argument sets out to demonstrate that a specific, literary form of rationality inheres in literary practice and the public reception of literary works which provides a unique contribution to the political public sphere.

About the Author

David L. Colclasure is an independent scholar who teaches and has published in the field of German Studies. Among his recent publications is his new translation of political essays by Immanuel Kant in a volume entitled Toward Perpetual Peace and Other Writings on Politics, Peace and History.