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The Lure of Technocracy 1st Edition

by J?rgen Habermas (Author)
3.5 out of 5 stars 8 customer reviews
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 200 pages
  • Publisher: Polity; 1 edition (April 20, 2015)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0745686826
  • ISBN-13: 978-0745686820
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 starsAn argument for the preservation and advancement of European Union
By Patrick O VINE VOICE on June 6, 2015
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I begin with a qualification, this is not a review of Habermas's ideas. I will admit to finding more affinity with Luhmann than Habermas, even as I find Habermas essential for understanding not only contemporary sociological trends but indeed his influence runs deep into many other fields.

This current text primarily explores Habermas's perspectives on the European Union, it is an argument, a plea, and the standard moral posturing. In effect, the arguments utilized a logical and thoughtful combination of encouragement, insight, and shaming. It is his life's work applied to what may be the most direct application of his thought in what is, and questionably will remain as, the European Union. Although he is reaching an advanced age, he seems as sharp as ever, while decidedly interested in his legacy.

As such, this book would be of interest to various concerns. Those interested in Habermas would certainly find this text worthwhile, for a recent example of his work as he enters into his twilight. Those interested in European politics, recent history and underlying political theory, will find this an excellent resource. And those interested in the broader application of sociology, especially as there is an increasing tension with the approaches from the late modern era as expressed in postmodern contexts.

As I mentioned, while I'm not ultimately convinced of Habermas's theory or his arguments here, he is the leading edge of the discussions even still, a powerhouse that has made claim for sociology, and with it other social sciences, to have a reforming and ethical task in our societies.Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 starsAn abstract treatment of the European Debt Crisis, intended for specialists within the UK and Germany
By Chefdevergue VINE VOICE on July 8, 2015
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It becomes immediately apparent, from the very first page of the preface, that the target audience of the English edition is British, not American. More precisely, the book targets Euroskeptics within the UK. The earlier edition was very much aimed at a German audience and synthesizes a discussion of the recent turmoil with abstract musings about Buber, Heine, and other German philosophers of yore.

What does this mean for an American audience? A subject which, combined with Habermas' rather dense prose, which borders on the impenetrable. Habermas presupposes the readers' knowledge of the events & controversies of recent years, and makes only passing reference to issues such as speculation against the Euro and Germany's exploitation of interest rates which favor German exports at the expense of debtor nations. Don't know what any of this means? This book will make you none the wiser.

A thorough understanding of German schools of philosophy and political thought is helpful if you hope to negotiate Part III of the book. Most my knowledge of Heine comes from Schubert lieder & Schumann's Dichterliebe, so I found myself floundering early and often. In any case, it is hard to understand the complex nature of the German cultural legacy if one was not raised within it, so I imagine that even British readers will be struggling with this section.

The 3-star rating reflects this book's usefulness as it pertains to the American audience. Readers in the UK and Germany probably have a much different viewpoint.
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3.0 out of 5 starsFamiliar arguments in favor of full EuroZone political union
By OnceMore on July 3, 2015
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This collection of essays by Professor Habermas contains the author's reflections on (a) the European Union and (b) the lives and works of major European philosophers and intellectuals. The former (a) constitutes the initial two thirds of the book, and the latter (b), the remaining third.

Most of the essays would probably not be accessible to readers unfamiliar with the works of the European intellectuals referenced in the essays. Of the essays that are more accessible, the one entitled "Democracy or Capitalism" also captures the professor's thoughts on challenges facing the European Union (EU) best. In that essay, the professor revisits the events that led to the last Eurozone financial crisis, and his views on why the incrementalist approach to managing the crisis has been inadequate, and what Eurozone politicians and citizens must find the courage to do in order to make the monetary union work on a more sustainable basis.

Professor Habermas' views on why the EuroZone countries need to move towards full political union are not very different from those already expressed by others, so readers who are already familiar with the arguments for or against such full political union won't find anything new in the essays included in this collection.
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3.0 out of 5 starsWritten for a European audience
By Connie TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on June 24, 2015
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Juergen Habermas is not for everyone, and readers like me who lack a strong grasp of philosophy will have a hard time understanding Habermas' message. This book is a collection of various articles he had written, which together don't share a united theme but rather express a variety of Habermas's thoughts over the decades. He muses about European solidarity, European disunity and lack of strong post-war German and Jewish philosophers. While this is translated from the German, the grammar or vocabulary used is aimed at the educated reader.

Chapter 2, "European Citizens and European People" does have much truth in it. The European Union is an interesting community, with many diverse groups of people, culture and languages, but the financial crisis of 2008 showed itself to be a tangled mess If Germany wants to be a financial power, it should also bear the burden to helping its poorer nations in the Union.

Habermas claims that Europeans have a hard time thinking on a united front because of national differences. Rampant, unchecked abuse among financial lenders helped bring this crisis on, creating an investor-friendly policy that placed the strain on the poorer countries. That argument I can understand. I can also understand his claim that the European Union is a monetary union (the Eurozone) without a united political union. Habermas argues for a "transnationaliztion of democracy that is both federal and supranational" (33), but is that what the people of Europe truly want?

To benefit from these readings, it's important to have a strong background in German political thought and of the current issues facing European unity and peace. He puts the blame on Europeans and on Germans, making this book more focused on European readers or for those in an interest in Euro-centric policies
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