RENOWNED 20TH-CENTURY PHILOSOPHER JÜRGEN HABERMAS DIES AT 96.(PHOTO).
Renowned 20th-century philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies at 96 Jürgen Habermas, the German philosopher widely recognized for his contributions to modern political thought and democratic theory, died Saturday in Starnberg, Germany, at the age of 96. His passing was confirmed in a statement by his Berlin-based publisher, Suhrkamp Verlag, which noted that Habermas’s work, translated into more than 40 languages, had left a lasting impact on global intellectual discourse. Jonathan Landgrebe, head of the publishing house, described him as “a significant philosopher, ever-present advisor, and dear friend.” For more than six decades, Habermas helped shape postwar and post-reunification German political life. He is best known for conceptualizing the “public sphere,” a domain for discussion free from state influence, which he argued is essential for a functioning democracy. Rising to prominence with the Frankfurt School in the mid-20th century, Habermas offered rigorous critiques of capitalis...
Young patience from the children's National Medical Center,joined the family and some of the children made silly faces during photos at the camera.The Obama family was in high holiday spirits at a Washington charity event Sunday as some little christmas elves entertained them with mischievous antics.It was a high point among many at the star-studded annual event,which was hosted this year by Hugh Jackman and featured performance by Sheryl Crow,Janelle Monae and the Backstreet Boys and others.Before the concert began,Obama,his wife Michell,and daughters,Sasha and Malia,helped collect presents for patients at children's National Medical Center in Washinton.Mrs Obama's mother,Marian Robinson,watched from nearby.More photos below. 
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