Single Idea 23416

[catalogued under 25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 2. Political equality]

Full Idea

Habermas thinks political deliberation is required precisely because in its absence people will tend to accept existing practices as given, and thereby perpetuate false needs.

Gist of Idea

Political involvement is needed, to challenge existing practices

Source

report of Jürgen Habermas (The Theory of Communicative Action [1981]) by Will Kymlicka - Community 'need'

Book Reference

'A Companion to Contemporary Political Phil', ed/tr. Goodin,R.E/Pettit,Philip [Blackwell 1995], p.373


A Reaction

If the dream is healthy and intelligent progress, it is not clear where that should come from. The problem with state involvement in the authority and power of the state. Locals are often prejudiced, so the intermediate level may be best.