Max Horkheimer
Max Horkheimer was a German philosopher and sociologist known for his role in the Frankfurt School and his contributions to critical theory. He emphasized the need for a critique of reason and the cultural contradictions of modernity, exploring the interplay between society, culture, and philosophy.
Born on Feb 14, 1895 (130 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Indonesia | 2 | 6.50 | 0.23% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 618,132 | $1,119,000 | 2,529$ |
| Totals | 2 | 273,523,615 | 618,132 | $1,119,000 | 2,529$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Indonesia:
Max Horkheimer (1947) stated that instrumental reason should be directed to liberate humans, not enslave them through mere efficiency logic.
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Indonesia:
Max Horkheimer is noted for using criticism as a tool to expose dominant ideologies.
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Honduras:
Horkheimer, along with Adorno, criticized the cultural industry for transforming happiness into a commodity.
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Indonesia:
Max Horkheimer's critical theory examines the relationship between society and knowledge.
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Switzerland:
Max Horkheimer was one of the influential authors associated with Siegfried Unseld's publishing house.
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Italy:
Fromm was associated with the Frankfurt School, which was led by Max Horkheimer.
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Ireland:
Max Horkheimer co-authored a significant critique of Enlightenment with Theodor Adorno.
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Nicaragua:
Horkheimer, in collaboration with Adorno, explored the implications of mass culture on society.
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Spain:
Max Horkheimer is noted for his critical revisions of Enlightenment thought.
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