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“Only thought which does violence to itself is hard enough to shatter myth.”

Quote by Theodor Adorno

Book:Dialectic of Enlightenment

Work

Dialectic of Enlightenment

This book explores the ways in which Enlightenment values have shaped contemporary culture, analyzing the interplay between reason and irrationality in the evolution of human thought. more

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Theodor Adorno was a German sociologist, philosopher, and musicologist. He is renowned for his critical theory, co-developed with Max Horkheimer and other members of the Frankfurt School. Adorno's research focused on the analysis of modern society, culture, and the influence of mass culture on individuals. more

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