Affiliation:
1. University of Malaya, Malaysia
2. University Malaya, Malaysia
3. BPATC, Bangladesh
Abstract
By any means, Jurgen Habermas is one of the leading names in the critical paradigm. This chapter aims to study the importance and critical function of the notions of power and public opinion in forming the theory of democracy deliberative of Jürgen Habermas. Maybe this is not a formal research paper. However, it reflects four educationists who spent half of their life within the university, teaching, and research. In that manner, this chapter reflects researchers' journey within the 'critical' domain, discussion, and inevitably, theory of power, public opinion, and discursive. This chapter intersects the rich normative and discursive relationship analysis, particularly after this 2020 pandemic. In a deliberative attempt on democracy, authors endeavored to see the critical paradigm of the initial Frankfurt School, that is to say, the critical theory. It may not be policy implications; however, this chapter adds value to the social sciences in general. It will impact the policymakers if they think this discussion is pertinent in ensuring social development and national prospects.
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