Dialectic of Enlightenment by Theodor Adorno (English) Paperback Book

Description: Dialectic of Enlightenment by Theodor Adorno, Max Horkheimer, John Cumming A classic of twentieth-century thought, charting how reason regressed back into myth and superstition FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Theodor Adorno and Max Horkheimer are the leading figures of the Frankfurt School and this book is their magnum opus. Dialectic of Enlightenment is one of the most celebrated works of modern social philosophy that continues to impress in its wide-ranging ambition.Writing just after the Second World War and reflecting on the bureaucracy and myths of National Socialism and the inanity of the dawn of consumerism, Adorno and Horkheimer addressed themselves to a question which went to the very heart of the modern age: why mankind, instead of entering into a truly human condition, is sinking into a new kind of barbarism. Modernity, far from redeeming the promises and hopes of the Enlightenment, had resulted in a stultification of mankind and administered society, characterised by simulation and candy-floss entertainment.Tracing humanitys modern fall to the very rationality that was to be its liberation, the authors exposed the domination and violence that underpin the Enlightenment project. Notes A classic of 20th century thought in a fresh new design. Author Biography Theodor Adorno was director of the Institute for Social Research at the University of Frankfurt. His works include Aesthetic Theory and Negative Dialectics.Max Horkheimer (1895-1973) was a philosopher and sociologist of the Frankfurt School. His books include A Critique of Instrumental Reason. Review A classic of twentieth-century thought. * Times Literary Supplement *A sustained and serious critique of Western civilization. * Times Higher Education Supplement * Promotional A classic of twentieth-century thought, charting how society devours itself through the very rationality that was meant to set it free Promotional "Headline" A classic of twentieth-century thought Details ISBN1784786799 Author John Cumming Publisher Verso Books Year 2016 ISBN-10 1784786799 ISBN-13 9781784786793 Format Paperback Media Book Pages 288 Imprint Verso Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 301.01 Language English NZ Release Date 2016-09-06 Publication Date 2016-09-06 UK Release Date 2016-09-06 Replaces 9781859841549 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2016-10-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:99473188;

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