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Critical Theory - (Critical Theory Ppr) by Max Horkheimer (Paperback)
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- These essays, written in the 1930s and 1940s, represent a first selection in English from the major work of the founder of the famous Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt.
- About the Author: Max Horkheimer, founder and long-time director of the famous Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt, was professor emeritus of philosophy and sociology at the University of Frankfurt until his death in 1973.
- 312 Pages
- Philosophy, History & Surveys
- Series Name: Critical Theory Ppr
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About the Book
These essays, written in the 1930s and 1940s, represent a first selection in English from the major work of the founder of the famous Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt. Horkheimer's writings are essential to an understanding of the intellectual background of the New Left and the to much current social-philosophical thought, including the work of Herbert Marcuse. Apart from their historical significance and even from their scholarly eminence, these essays contain an immediate relevance only now becoming fully recognized.Book Synopsis
These essays, written in the 1930s and 1940s, represent a first selection in English from the major work of the founder of the famous Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt. Horkheimer's writings are essential to an understanding of the intellectual background of the New Left and the to much current social-philosophical thought, including the work of Herbert Marcuse. Apart from their historical significance and even from their scholarly eminence, these essays contain an immediate relevance only now becoming fully recognized.
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These essays, written in the 1930s and 1940s, represent a first selection in English from the major work of the founder of the famous institute for Social Research in Frankfurt. Horkheimer's writing are essential to an understanding of the intellectual background of the New Left and to much current social-philosophical thought, including the work of Herbert Marcuse.Review Quotes
"Those interested in...the philosophical groundwork of the New Left, or a nonpositivist theory of knowledge, should consult this first translation into English of Horkheimer's most trenchant essays."--Library Journal
About the Author
Max Horkheimer, founder and long-time director of the famous Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt, was professor emeritus of philosophy and sociology at the University of Frankfurt until his death in 1973. He is one of the founders of the Frankfurt School.Dimensions (Overall): 8.37 Inches (H) x 5.51 Inches (W) x .94 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 312
Series Title: Critical Theory Ppr
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: History & Surveys
Publisher: Continuum
Theme: Modern
Format: Paperback
Author: Max Horkheimer
Language: English
Street Date: November 1, 1975
TCIN: 90808368
UPC: 9780826400833
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-6108
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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