Legacy of democratic discourse: Jürgen Habermas dies at 96
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Prominent German philosopher Jürgen Habermas has died at 96, leaving seven decades of influence on democracy theory, the rule of law, and European integration; famed for his work on the public sphere and democratic consensus, his ideas shaped debates across Germany and beyond, including critiques of political leaders. His last book, Things Needed to Get Better, appeared last December. He died in Starnberg near Munich and is survived by two of his three children.
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