Walton, Stuart
Neglected or Misunderstood: Introducing Theodor Adorno
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785353826
- author:
- Walton, Stuart
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Zero Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 centimetres (0.36 kg)
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Aesthetics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Theodor Adorno: A Neglected Thinker Rediscovered Stuart Walton's introduction to Adorno provides a crucial corrective to the philosopher's often-misunderstood ideas. Despite his significant influence, Adorno has been subject to simplification and misrepresentation by both the left and right. This book aims to rectify these misunderstandings and provide a nuanced understanding of Adorno's work in philosophy, sociology, politics, and aesthetics. Walton's own experience studying Adorno at Oxford in 1983 highlights the need for a more comprehensive introduction to this complex thinker. Now, with Adorno widely read but rarely deeply understood, Walton's book offers a valuable opportunity to re-examine Adorno's ideas and their relevance today.
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