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May 14, 2026Open Access

The End or the Reconstitution of the Public Sphere? Communication, Meaning, and Society in Baudrillard and Habermas

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Comparative analysis explores communication concepts in Baudrillard and Habermas, highlighting implications for society.

Key Points

  • This article compares Baudrillard's and Habermas's theories regarding communication and the public sphere.
  • Comparative examination of Baudrillard’s and Habermas’s theories.
  • Analysis of their perspectives on communication, meaning, and the public sphere in contemporary society.
  • Baudrillard posits that mass media diminishes genuine communication, resulting in silent masses and a disintegrated public sphere.
  • Habermas argues that the public sphere can be reconstituted through communicative rationality, fostering social consensus.
  • The study concludes that the public sphere is neither entirely lost nor easily reconstructible, requiring critical awareness.

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Nihat Durmaz (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a056838a550a87e60a20a69https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20148659
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