(Blackwell Companions to Philosophy) 1st Edition
by Peter E. Gordon (Editor), Espen Hammer (Editor), Max Pensky (Editor)
A definitive contribution to scholarship on Adorno, bringing together the foremost experts in the field
As
one of the leading continental philosophers of the last century, and
one of the pioneering members of the Frankfurt School, Theodor W. Adorno
is the author of numerous influential―and at times quite radical―works
on diverse topics in aesthetics, social theory, moral philosophy, and
the history of modern philosophy, all of which concern the
contradictions of modern society and its relation to human suffering and
the human condition. Having authored substantial contributions to
critical theory which contain searching critiques of the ‘culture
industry’ and the ‘identity thinking’ of modern Western society, Adorno
helped establish an interdisciplinary but philosophically rigorous study
of culture and provided some of the most startling and revolutionary
critiques of Western society to date.
The Blackwell Companion to Adorno
is the largest collection of essays by Adorno specialists ever gathered
in a single volume. Part of the acclaimed Blackwell Companions to
Philosophy series, this important contribution to the field explores
Adorno’s lasting impact on many sub-fields of philosophy. Seven
sections, encompassing a diverse range of topics and perspectives,
explore Adorno’s intellectual foundations, his critiques of culture, his
views on ethics and politics, and his analyses of history and
domination.
- Provides new research and fresh perspectives on Adorno’s views and writings
- Offers an authoritative, single-volume resource for Adorno scholarship
- Addresses renewed interest in Adorno’s significance to contemporary questions in philosophy
- Presents over 40 essays written by international-recognized experts in the field
A singular advancement in Adorno scholarship, the Companion to Adorno is
an indispensable resource for Adorno specialists and anyone working in
modern European philosophy, contemporary cultural criticism, social
theory, German history, and aesthetics.
