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Jürgen Habermas, a renowned German philosopher and sociologist, has passed away at the age of ninety. Born in Düsseldorf in 1929, he was a key figure in the Frankfurt School tradition, known for his work on how reason can prevent the horrors of Nazism. His early books reshaped views on the public sphere and open debate as democracys core. Habermass ideas inspired citizens to join discussions and fueled the 1968 student movements, though he criticized their violent fringes. He remained vocal on big issues like asylum rights and fighting populism, even past ninety. His influence spans thousands of studies, with rankings placing him among the most cited in humanities. Habermass push for reasoned talk in society endures, reminding us how communication builds stronger democracies amid division.

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