Adorno

Theodor W. Adorno (1903-69) was one of the foremost philosophers and social theorists of the post-war period. In this lucid and comprehensive introduction, Brian O'Connor explains Adorno's philosophy for those coming to his work for the first time. Essential reading for students of philosophy, sociology and literature.

Autorentext

Brian O'Connor is Associate Professor of Philosophy at University College Dublin, Ireland. He is the author of Adorno's Negative Dialectic (2004) and editor of The Adorno Reader (2000).

Inhalt

Chronology 1. Adorno's Life and Philosophical Motivations 2. Society 3. Experience 4. Metaphysics 5. Freedom and Morality 6. Aesthetics 7. Philosophical Legacy. Glossary Bibliography. Index