Explore Jürgen Habermas’s critical theories applied to literature and cultural studies. This essential volume bridges philosophy and aesthetics, revealing how literary works shape the public sphere and the social imaginary. Discover literature’s dual role in public discourse and personal meaning, a key insight for understanding communicative reason and aesthetic rationality. Ideal for university students and scholars of philosophy, literature, and critical theory in India. Unpack complex ideas and their impact on modern society.