An Introduction to the Refutation of Habermas Theories in the Methodology of Humanities

Nowrozi, Reza Ali; Khajeh Asgari, Ali

An Introduction to the Refutation of Habermas Theories in the Methodology of Humanities

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The development of experimental sciences and its impact on human life made a number of scientists to draw a line between science and non-science. Methodology discussions became formal with the formation of Vienna Circle, and consequently the practitioners of this circle limited the sciences to the experimental, and the criteria of being science or non-science became the observation and testing of the theories. The impact of this idea influenced the Humanities, and some began their study and research in human sciences by means of the new approach. This approach was mediated by the studies and efforts of thinkers, such as Popper, Cohen and Lakatosh, and therefore, the absolute experimental science took a step toward human values.
From a methodological view, Habermas studies can be divided into two main periods. He was dedicated to criticizing the Frankfort School, reformation of Mark’s ideas and reviewing positivistic methodology during the first period, while a practical outline was prepared for the second period or the period of “linguistic turn”, leading him to the theory of communicational reaction. Analyzing the theoretical achievements of Habermas during the first period, the authors of the present article attempt to discuss Habermas epistemological ideas on human sciences.

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