From Habermas’ Critical Theory to Discurse Theory of Law and DemocracyOvercoming the “system/lifeworld” dichotomy

  1. Ortega-Esquembre, César 1
  1. 1 Universitat de València
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    Universitat de València

    Valencia, España

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Revue:
Endoxa: Series Filosóficas

ISSN: 1133-5351

Année de publication: 2021

Número: 47

Pages: 209-228

Type: Article

DOI: 10.5944/ENDOXA.47.2021.24293 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAccès ouvert editor

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Résumé

The aim of this paper is to analyse the consequences of Habermas´ discourse theory of law and democracy [1992] for his model of critical theory as a theory of communicative action [1981]. I defend that such a theory means Habermas´ attempt to correct the undue and previously maintained dichotomization between “system” and “lifeworld.” To support this interpretation, I first present the meaning of Habermas´ critical theory as a theory of communicative action by focusing on the “system/lifeworld” dichotomy, on the thesis of internal colonization and on some problems associated with this scheme. Second, I analyze the key elements of the discourse theory of law and democracy. Lastly, I show that this theory allows Habermas to correct some of the above-mentioned problems.

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