Theodor Adorno: Key Concepts

Key Concepts

by Deborah Cook

Adorno continues to have an impact on disciplines as diverse as philosophy, sociology, psychology, cultural studies, musicology and literary theory. An uncompromising critic, even as Adorno contests many of the premises of the philosophical tradition, he also reinvigorates that tradition in his concerted attempt to stem or to reverse potentially catastrophic tendencies in the West. This book serves as a guide through the intricate labyrinth of Adorno's work. Expert contributors make Adorno accessible to a new generation of readers without simplifying his thought. They provide readers with the key concepts needed to decipher Adorno's often daunting books and essays.

Genres: Philosophy, Sociology

224 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2008

Reviews

[Ken]

Excellent text to get a good sense of Adorno's wide-ranging abilities, theoretical interests, and impact upon Critical Theory. Some limitations, but good citations of works to consult.

[Chris]

Some of it sits outside my wheelhouse, but a great thinker with smart things to say on almost every subject