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Abstract

The main purpose of this chapter is to reflect on Habermas’s account of the tasks of contemporary philosophy. To this end, the inquiry focuses on central issues raised by Habermas in his essay ‘Critique of Reason’ (2018 [2009]). In this piece, Habermas offers a comprehensive analysis of the competing—and, at some levels, conflicting—tasks of contemporary philosophy, notably with respect to postmetaphysical thinking. The chapter is divided into two parts. The first part examines twelve key issues arising from Habermas’s interpretation of the tasks of contemporary philosophy. The second part not only offers some reflections on the most important limitations and shortcomings of Habermas’s approach but also seeks to provide some ideas as to how these can be overcome. By way of conclusion, the chapter posits that Habermas has made a valuable contribution to our understanding of the tasks of philosophy in the twenty-first century, especially in terms of sharpening our awareness of recent trends and developments in the—constantly evolving—relationship between the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences.

Publication Type:	Book Section
Additional Information:	This chapter has been published in Habermas and the Transformations of Critical Theory by Springer and it's available online at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-98026-8_4
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General)
Departments:	School of Policy & Global Affairs School of Policy & Global Affairs > Department of Sociology & Criminology
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Administrator

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