This volume considers the nature and future of philosophy in a post-metaphysical age. In the first part, Habermas examines the legacy of Kant and assesses some recent attempts to return to metaphysical modes of thought. While sceptical of these attempts, Habermas also rejects the radical critique of reason which is espoused by some contemporary philosophers who have been influenced by Nietzsche. In the second part, Habermas develops and defends the concept of communicative reason. He focuses on two specific themes: the formation of identity and the ineffableness of the individual; and the relation between philosophy, scientific knowledge and literature.
- ISBN10 0745607349
- ISBN13 9780745607344
- Publish Date 25 June 1992
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 9 March 1995
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Polity Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 200
- Language English