Influential German philosopher and sociologist Jürgen Habermas passed away at the age of 96.
He was a key 20th-century German philosopher and social theorist, known for advocating deliberative democracy and the public sphere as essential for legitimate governance.
He belonged to the Frankfurt School of critical theory.
His work focused on communicative rationality, democracy, and the rule of law.
His ideas influenced debates on democracy and European integration, including the European Union.