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Eminence grise of German philosophy Jürgen Habermas dead at 96

He was regarded as one of Germany's most influential contemporary philosophers. Jürgen Habermas has died in the Bavarian lakeside town of Starnberg. Grouped from 5 articles across 4 sources.

5 reports4 sourcesMar 14, 2026, 7:37 PM
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EuronewsMar 14, 2026, 7:37 PM

Eminence grise of German philosophy Jürgen Habermas dead at 96

He was regarded as one of Germany's most influential contemporary philosophers. Jürgen Habermas has died in the Bavarian lakeside town of Starnberg.

The GuardianMar 14, 2026, 4:57 PM

Jürgen Habermas, German philosopher and sociologist, dies aged 96

Habermas’s political consensus-building theory argued formation of public opinion vital for democracies to survive The influential German philosopher and sociologist Jürgen Habermas has died at the age of 96, his publisher has said. Habermas, a towering figure in the intellectual history of postwar Germany, is best known for his theory of political consensus-building. Widely considered one of most influential philosophers of the 20th century, he also helped to shape the discourse around European integration and the formation of the EU. Continue reading...

DWMar 14, 2026, 2:39 PM

Celebrated philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies aged 96

One of Germany's greatest postwar intellectuals, he continuously argued for a robust and inclusive democracy. His passing marks the end of an era.

BBC NewsMar 14, 2026, 6:02 PM

German philosopher and social critic Jürgen Habermas dies at 96

One the most influential thinkers in post-war Germany, he linked philosophy and political action throughout his life.

DWMar 14, 2026, 2:39 PM

Jürgen Habermas, one of the most influential German thinkers of the postwar era, dies at 96

One of Germany's greatest postwar intellectuals, he continuously argued for a robust and inclusive democracy. His passing marks the end of an era.

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