Abstract

This article examines the central role of Marxian theory in the writings of Jurgen Habermas prior to The Theory of Communicative Action. In contrast to the thesis asserting that Habermas’ approach to Marx differs from that of his predecessors at the Frankfurt School—Horkheimer and Adorno—we claim here that both generations converge in their confrontations and criticisms of Marx. Moreover, we highlight the unique role of Marx’s theory for the young Habermas to the extent that it provides essential elements to establishing a model of critical theory and a diagnosis of the present.

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