Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of the Concept of Communicative Action in Jürgen HabermasʼThought.

Abstract

This study explores the theoretical and philosophical foundations of the concept of communicative action in the thought of Jürgen Habermas. It presents communicative action as a philosophical project aimed at addressing the crises of instrumental reason in modern societies. Habermas highlights the central role of language in achieving mutual understanding and promotes a communicative rationality based on dialogue and intersubjective participation rather than control or utility. The research focuses on major themes such as a relation between communicative action and pragmatics, the rationalization of action, the role of understanding, and the concept of the “lifeworld” as a framework for interaction. It also examines the philosophical and linguistic backgrounds that influenced the development of this concept, particularly speech act theory and universal pragmatics. The study concludes that Habermas’ project aims to rebuild the relationship between philosophy and society through communicative reason, enhancing democratic values and restore consideration to the human and social dimensions of philosophy through rational public discourse