Max Horkheimer
Dialectic of Enlightenment
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784786793
- author:
- Max Horkheimer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso Books (26 Sept. 2016)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 2.3 x 14.2 cm
- Genre:
- Political Science Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Dialectic of Enlightenment by Theodor W. Adorno and Max Horkheimer is a seminal work of modern social philosophy that has had a profound impact on our understanding of the human condition. Published in 2016, this influential book explores the relationship between reason and myth, and how the Enlightenment project has led to a stultification of mankind. Adorno and Horkheimer subjected Western categories of reason and nature to a searching philosophical and psychological critique, drawing on psychoanalytical insights and their own work on the 'culture industry'. They exposed the domination and violence towards both nature and humanity that underpin the Enlightenment project. This thought-provoking book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern society. Through its wide-ranging ambition and insightful analysis, The Dialectic of Enlightenment remains a relevant and thought-provoking work today, offering a nuanced critique of the human condition and our place within it.
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