Theodor Adorno

  • Theodor Adorno: Key Theories and Legacy

    Theodor W. Adorno was a significant German philosopher and critical theorist associated with the Frankfurt School. His work, including “Dialectic of Enlightenment,” critiques modern rationality and mass culture’s role in promoting consumerism. Exiled during the Nazi regime, he continued to influence sociology and aesthetics, leaving a lasting intellectual legacy after his death in 1969.

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  • Quick Note

    Peter Gordon discusses his book “A Precarious Happiness,” focusing on Theodor Adorno, in a recent interview featured in “The Nation.” The conversation explores the themes and insights from the book, making it a compelling read for those interested in Adorno’s philosophy and its implications in contemporary culture.

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