"The Theory of Communicative Action represents a major contribution to contemporary social theory. Not
only does it provide a compelling critique of some of the main perspectives in twentieth century philosophy and
social science, but it also presents a systematic synthesis of many of the themes which have preoccupied Habermas
for thirty years."
--Times Literary Supplement
Beacon Press Web Site, Aug., 2001
Summary
"The THEORY OF COMMUNICATIVE ACTION represents a major contribution to contemporary social theory. Not only does it provide a compelling critique of some of the main perspectives in 20th century philosophy and social science but it also presents a systematic synthesis of the many themse which have preoccupied Habermas for thirty years." (Times Literary Supplement)