Eclipse Of Reason by Max Horkheimer
The book critically examines the concept of reason in modern society, arguing that it has been reduced to a mere instrument for achieving ends, rather than a tool for understanding and evaluating those ends themselves. It explores how this instrumentalization of reason has led to a decline in critical thinking and the rise of a conformist culture that prioritizes efficiency and control over genuine human values and freedom. The author calls for a return to a more substantive form of reason that can challenge the status quo and foster a more just and humane society.
- Published
- 1947
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- German
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