Single Idea 15661

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / H. Continental Philosophy / 5. Critical Theory]

Full Idea

Horkheimer was chiefly responsible for developing 'critical theory' during the 1930s. ...It was interdisciplinary, reflective, dialectical, and critical. It reflected on the social context that gave rise to it, and its own function within that society.

Gist of Idea

Horkheimer's critical theory was interdisciplinary, and aware of its own context and function

Source

report of Max Horkheimer (works [1950]) by James Gordon Finlayson - Habermas Ch.1:02

Book Reference

Finlayson,James G.: 'Habermas' [OUP 2005], p.2