Theodor Adorno
Theodor Adorno was a German philosopher, sociologist, and musicologist, associated with the Frankfurt School of critical theory. His work spanned various fields, including aesthetics, culture, and social theory, where he critically examined the impact of capitalism on culture and individuality. Adorno's writings often addressed the complexities of modern society, articulating a deep concern for the effects of mass culture and consumerism on human experience. His influential texts, such as 'Dialectic of Enlightenment' and 'Minima Moralia,' continue to inform contemporary critical theory and cultural studies.
Born on Sep 11, 1903 (121 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 5,855 | $530,000 | 307$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,138 | $700,000 | 496$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 76,646 | $280,000 | 97$ |
| Totals | 3 | 239,646,218 | 88,639 | $1,510,000 | 900$ |
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Pakistan:
The German philosopher Theodor Adorno wrote that writing poetry after the experiences of Auschwitz would be equivalent to barbarism.
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Switzerland:
Theodor Adorno is cited for his observation that antisemitism is a persistent rumor about Jews.
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Sweden:
The German philosopher Theodor Adorno claimed that writing poetry after Auschwitz is barbaric.
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Greece:
Theodor Adorno was a prominent Jewish philosopher who flourished in Germany before the rise of the Nazis.
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Venezuela:
Theodor Adorno is cited for his belief that education should prevent the horrors of the past from repeating.
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Indonesia:
In the terms of Theodor Adorno (1947), this system has silenced the intellectual function as a critical voice against the status quo.
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Indonesia:
Theodor Adorno is mentioned as a figure who uses criticism to dismantle dominant ideologies.
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Spain:
Theodor Adorno said that after Auschwitz it was already impossible to write poetry.
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Italy:
The personality trait of 'authoritarian personality' identified by Theodor Adorno corresponds now to a new hegemony.
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Switzerland:
Theodor Adorno was another key figure published by Siegfried Unseld.
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