Deconstructing Habermas
Deconstructing Habermas by Lasse Thomassen, published by Routledge in 2008, offers a comprehensive examination of the political philosophy of Jürgen Habermas through a deconstructive lens. This 186-page work, written in English, draws inspiration from Jacques Derrida’s theories to explore significant themes such as rational discourse, constitutional democracy, and civil disobedience, providing a critical analysis of Habermas’s contributions to political thought.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the interplay between Habermas’s critical theory and Derrida’s deconstruction, particularly in the context of contemporary issues like international law and the role of Europe in global affairs. The book addresses the philosophical tensions between post-structuralism and critical theory, as well as the distinctions between modernity and postmodernism, making it a significant addition to discussions on democracy and political ideologies.
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This book is the first book-length deconstructive study of the political philosophy of Jürgen Habermas. Inspired by the work of Jacques Derrida, the book applies deconstruction to key issues in Habermas’s work: rational discourse and rational consensus, constitutional democracy, tolerance and civil disobedience.
The war in Iraq brought Habermas and Derrida together in defense of international law and in favor of a bigger role for a united Europe in international affairs. Yet, despite the rapprochement between Habermas and Derrida in the years prior to Derrida’s death, important differences remain between Habermas’s critical theory and Derrida’s deconstruction. These differences reflect differences between post-structuralism and critical theory and between postmodernists and the defenders of modernity.
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