Theodor W. Adorno : A Very Short Introduction
by
Andrew Bowie
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Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Very Short Introductions
ISBN-10
0198833865
ISBN-13
9780198833864
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Imprint
Oxford University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 26th, 2022
Print length
152 Pages
Weight
122 grams
Dimensions
11.10 x 17.30 x 1.80 cms
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Adorno was a German philosopher, and social and cultural theorist whose work is seen as increasingly relevant to understanding the pathologies of contemporary society. This book considers his life and work, from the philosophical tradition he worked from to his explorations of reason and social theory, and critical assessments of modern culture.
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring T.W. Adorno (1903-69) was a German philosopher and social and cultural theorist. His work has come to be seen as increasingly relevant to understanding the pathologies of contemporary society evident in today''s climate emergency, the financial crash, the reappearance of fascism in many countries, and the growing instability of the world order. This Very Short Introduction covers Adorno''s work and life, explaining his key philosophical concepts and the philosophical background and historical context of Adorno''s thinking. Andrew Bowie shows how Adorno''s exploration of why human reason can have irrational consequences led him to rethink basic concepts like ''nature'', ''history'', and ''freedom'', offering alternatives to many ways of thinking about these concepts in contemporary philosophy. The book also examines Adorno''s social theory, as well as his highly critical assessments of jazz and modern culture, which he considered threatened by the effects of modern capitalism.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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