Essays Tagged: "Habermas"
What did habermas mean by the "public sphere"?
What did Habermas mean by the Public Sphere? Is this concept at all useful for understanding the role of the ... s concept at all useful for understanding the role of the mass media in contemporary society?Jurgen Habermas by many is considered the most influential thinker in Germany; his ideas of the "public sph ... regarded and have become an integral part of the way in which some societies understand themselves.Habermas' primary goal was to develop a theory of communication rooted in a concept of an "ideal spe ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media
The Spheres of Influence
Habermas defines the public sphere as an invisible intangible space that is used an area where discu ... invisible intangible space that is used an area where discussion helps to mould views and opinions. Habermas believes that this public sphere is a place where general public discussion can occur. Publ ... f Internet chat rooms, and web logs. Another popular and easily accessible outlet is talkback radio.Habermas believes that the public sphere is being infiltrated by Public Relations and the spin that ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology