COMM 2P98 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Areopagitica, Public Knowledge, Raymond Williams
9 Apr 2017
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The structural transformation of the public sphere. At heart, habermas is a humanist, optimist, believes humanity has great potential. He believed human society should work towards human progress. He is optimistic because the fact that communication exists, indicates for him that humans have a capacity for cooperation. A general pattern of beliefs, attitudes, and practices through which members of a community interpret the nature of their existence, and attempt to give that existence some sense of order (11-20) Clarity (should not be couched in obscure language. Any political referendum must follow the clarity act; the question must be clear) Transparency (should know the motives of the sender. If they are biased, we must know so we can assess the message ourselves) Openness (all relevant parties are able to participate in discussions) If (cid:272)o(cid:374)ditio(cid:374)s are(cid:374)"t (cid:373)et, the process may be illegitimate.
