Question

In Jürgen Habermas' ideal speech situation, only those with the knowledge of and respect for the controlling ideology of a society should be allowed to participate in a debate.

A) True
B) False

Answer 1

The correct answer is : False

Step-by-step explanation:

It is false because the participants would be able to evaluate each other’s assertions. They would be motivated by the desire of getting a rational consensus. The doctrine is based on the fact that everyone can question any assertion. It also says that every person with the ability to speak and act is permitted to be and take part in a discourse.