Jurgen Habermas

Philosopher

Birthday June 18, 1929

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Germany

DEATH DATE Mar 14, 2026 (96)

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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.