Theodor Adorno

Summary: One of the most significant figures in twentieth-century thought, Adorno's influence on literary theory, cultural studies, and philosophical aesthetics has been immense. His wide-ranging authorship has explored continental philosophy, political theory, art criticism, and musicology.While no student of the humanities can afford to neglect his work, Adorno's writing is notoriously difficult. This Routledge Critical Thi...nkers guide gives the reader the tools required to interpret Adorno's major works, whilst also introducing his interpretation of classical German philosophy and his relationship to his most significant contemporaries. [read more]