Theodor W. Adorno

Theodor Wiesengrund Adorno was a prominent German philosopher and social critic after World War II. A key figure in the Frankfurt School, he significantly influenced postwar German intellectuals.

Adorno's work spanned multiple disciplines, including philosophy, sociology, and aesthetics.

He rigorously examined Western philosophical traditions and offered radical critiques of contemporary society.

Initially hindered by poor translations, Adorno's work has gained broader recognition in English-speaking countries since the 1990s.

His contributions to epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, and cultural theory continue to be studied and debated.

Adorno's interdisciplinary approach and thorough analysis of Western thought have secured his place as a seminal social philosopher.