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Jurgen Habermas is the most renowned living German philosopher. This book aims to give a clear and readable overview of his philosophical work. It analyzes both the theoretical underpinnings of Habermas's social theory, and its more concrete applications in the fields of ethics, politics, and law. Finally, it examines how Habermas's social and political theory informs his writing on real, current political and social problems. The author explores Habermas's influence on a wide variety of fields--including philosophy, political and social theory, cultural studies, sociology, and literary studies. He uses a problem-based approach to explain how Habermas's ideas can be applied to actual social and political situations. The book also includes a glossary of technical terms to further acquaint the reader with Habermas's philosophy. Unlike other writing on Habermas, this Introduction is accessibly written and explains his intellectual framework and technical vocabulary, rather than simply adopting it. Salient Features Habermas is the most internationally well known living German philosopher He has written many extremely influential works, many of which are long and forbiddingly technical - there is a need for an easy way in to his philosophy Comprehensive: will cover Habermas's influence on a wide variety of fields, including philosophy, political and social theory, cultural studies, sociology, literary studies Accessibly written: unlike other writing on Habermas this will explain his intellectual framework or technical vocabulary rather than simply adopting it Problem-based/ideas approach: explains how Habermas's ideas are applied to actual social and political situations Glossary of technical terms