File spoon-archives/habermas.archive/habermas_2003/habermas.0310, message 96


From: "matthew piscioneri" <mpiscioneri-AT-hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [HAB:] The content of reasons [Ali, Antii]
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2003 12:00:43 +0000


George,

tough question!

>If that's the case, what would be the basis for any quasi-transcendental
>aspect in Habermas's thought if it is not, therefore, the ideal speech
>act?

Yes, if the content of reasons are contingent (socio-historically), how can 
a speaker *aim* at unconditionality? so back to idealization, as you 
suggest.

mattp.

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