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Jürgen Habermas dies at age 96 after long career in philosophy

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German philosopher, sociologist, and public intellectual Jurgen Huberma has died aged ninety-six following a battle with cancer that began three years ago; his death was confirmed by multiple news outlets including the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (Srf.ch) on March 14 at approximately two p.m., which reported he passed away in Switzerland.

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    Philosopher and sociologist Jürgen Habermas has died at the age of ninety-six.
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    He is remembered as a significant intellectual voice in Germany who provided key concepts for public debate.
March 14 "Nachruf": Mit Jürgen Habermas verstummt eine wichtige Stimme Deutschlands

Mit dem Tod von Jürgen Habermus verstummt eine wichtige Stimme Deutschlands

— (Stern)

Der große intellektuelle Stichwortgeber ist tot, seine Argumentationskraft war unersetzlich für die deutsche Gesellschaft.

— (Taz.de)

Philosoph und Soziologe Jürgen Habermas mit 96 Jahren gestorben

— (Srf.ch)