| Type | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author | John P. Scott |
| URL | http://www.jstor.org/stable/589216 |
| Rights | Copyright © 1978 The London School of Economics and Political Science |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 1-21 |
| Publication | The British Journal of Sociology |
| ISSN | 0007-1315 |
| Date | March 1, 1978 |
| Journal Abbr | The British Journal of Sociology |
| DOI | 10.2307/589216 |
| Accessed | 2015-07-13 14:22:20 |
| Library Catalog | JSTOR |
| Abstract | This paper gives a systematic introduction to the major themes of Jürgen Habermas' formulation of critical social theory. A discussion of his views on knowledge, cognitive interests, and scientific method is followed by an account of his social theory and his attempt to combine Marxism with mainstream sociology. In criticism it is argued that Habermas has not yet solved all the problems of a 'realist' approach to sociology and that his synthesis is incomplete. It is argued that sociology can progress through a critical dialogue with Habermas' work. |
| Short Title | Critical Social Theory |