Interpretations of Jurgen Habermas in Adult Education Writings.

Connelly, Brian

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ERIC Number: EJ533673

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Publication Date: 1996

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Interpretations of Jurgen Habermas in Adult Education Writings.

Connelly, Brian

Studies in the Education of Adults, v28 n2 p241-52 Oct 1996

Habermas' work has influenced Mezirow's perspective transformation theory as well as schools of thought in critical thinking and critical theory. However, some interpretations of Habermas do not demonstrate familiarity with his work nor critiques outside of education, posing challenges to adult education grounded in his theories. (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Critical Theory, Critical Thinking, Educational Theories, Transformative Learning

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Language: English

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