Habermas at 90: A Personal and Professional Tribute

Publication Date

10-2019

Journal

International Journal of Constitutional Law

Abstract

The article pays tribute to Jürgen Habermas, highlighting his enduring influence on legal and political philosophy, particularly through his commitment to Enlightenment values and his development of discourse theory. Habermas's intellectual journey, from his early critical theory roots to his later Kantian-inspired proceduralism, is framed as a defense against oppression, exclusionary ideologies, and systemic injustices. His work emphasizes the legitimacy of law through democratic procedures and universalizable norms, while addressing challenges such as globalization, populism, and illiberalism.

Volume

17

Issue

4

First Page

1074

Last Page

1077

Publisher

Oxford University Press and New York University School of Law

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1093/icon/moz095

Disciplines

Jurisprudence | Law | Law and Society

Comments

Honoring Jurgen Habermas

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