Abstract

DEFLEM, Mathieu. LAW IN HABERMAS’S THEORY OF COMMUNICATIVE ACTION. Vniversitas [online]. , pp.280-300. ISSN 0041-9060.

This paper outlines and reviews the legal theory of JÜRGEN HABERMAS in the context of HABERMAS'S general social theory, known as the theory of communicative action. First explained are the central concepts of system in lifeworld around which HABERMAS has developed his theory of modern society. Subsequently attention is paid to the dual role of law as an institution and a medium in HABERMAS'S theory, after which the latest developments of HABERMAS'S legal theory are reviewed. Finally, the paper discussed the influence and criticisms of HABERMAS'S perspective on law in the secondary literature.

Keywords : Law; legal theory; communicative action; JÜRGEN HABERMAS; discourse theory.

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