Visualizing Habermas’s
Radical Rationality.
Progressive From The Core.
Habermaas – Philosoph und Europäer.
This documentary explores the life and impact of Jürgen Habermas, one of Germany’s most influential philosophers. Born in 1929, Habermas shaped key political and social debates in postwar Germany, from the student movements of the 1960s to current questions of European democracy. The film traces his intellectual journey—from critical Marxism to a leading advocate of democratic values—and highlights his central question: How can social unity emerge in a world of individual interests?
Featuring voices from philosophy, politics, and media, including Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Joschka Fischer, the film presents Habermas’s key ideas in a clear and engaging way.
Director: Christian Bettges, Production Vincent TV, Hamburg
