About
German sociologist and philosopher who specialized in critical theory and pragmatism. Much of his work focused on the public sphere and communicative rationalism.
Before fame
He studied philosophy and psychology at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Institute for Social Research.
Trivia
His main interests were epistemology and social theory. In Starnberg, he directed the Max Planck Institute.
Family life
He was married and had three children.
Associated with
He developed a theory based on the Marxian tradition that combined the theories of Karl Marx and other notable philosophers.