Habermas and the postnational constellation

Authors

  • Matías Esteban Ilivitzky Universidad de Buenos Aires

Abstract

This article aims to explore the definitions and conceptual schemes made by the German sociologist and political thinker Jürgen Habermas regarding the international sphere in general and the future developments of the «Postnational Constellation» of nations, as he calls it, in particular. Therefore, differences between his project and other diagnoses about the current state of foreign affairs and international relations will be dealt with. The State´s historical development will also be analyzed.

Keywords:

Habermas, United Nations, postnational constellation, human rights, international law