Knowledge And Human Interests by Jürgen Habermas
The book explores the relationship between knowledge and human interests, proposing that different forms of knowledge are driven by distinct human interests. It categorizes knowledge into three types: empirical-analytic, historical-hermeneutic, and critical, each associated with specific cognitive interests—technical control, mutual understanding, and emancipation, respectively. The author argues that understanding these underlying interests is crucial for comprehending the development and application of knowledge, ultimately advocating for a critical approach that seeks human emancipation by challenging power structures and ideologies.
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- Published
- 1968
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- German
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- Pages
- 300-400
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- German
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