Against Epistemology by Theodor Adorno
Metacritique on Epistemology
This philosophical work challenges the traditional notions of epistemology by critiquing the idea that knowledge can be fully objective or detached from the socio-historical context in which it is produced. It argues that the pursuit of pure, unmediated knowledge is a flawed endeavor, as all understanding is inherently shaped by cultural and historical influences. The text emphasizes the importance of dialectical thinking, suggesting that contradictions and tensions within knowledge systems can lead to deeper insights. By questioning the foundations of epistemology, it seeks to reveal the limitations of conventional approaches to understanding reality.
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- 1956
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- German
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- 300-350
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- Alternate Titles
- - Zur Metakritik der Erkenntnistheorie
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