In summer 1960, Adorno gave the first of a series of lectures
devoted to the relation between sociology and philosophy. One of
his central concerns was to dispel the notion, erroneous in his
view, that these were two incompatible disciplines, radically
opposed in their methods and aims, a notion that was shared by
many. While some sociologists were inclined to dismiss philosophy
as obsolete and incapable of dealing with the pressing social
problems of our time, many philosophers, influenced by Kant,
believed that philosophical reflection must remain 'pure',
investigating the constitution of knowledge and experience without
reference to any real or material factors. By focusing on the
problem of truth, Adorno seeks to show that philosophy and
sociology share much more in common than many of their
practitioners are inclined to assume. Drawing on intellectual
history, Adorno demonstrates the connection between truth and
social context, arguing that there is no truth that cannot be
manipulated by ideology and no theorem that can be wholly detached
from social and historical considerations. This systematic account
on the interconnectedness of philosophy and sociology makes these
lectures a timeless reflection on the nature of these disciplines
and an excellent introduction to critical theory, the sociological
content of which is here outlined in detail by Adorno for the first
time.
General
| Imprint: |
Polity Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
December 2021 |
| Authors: |
Adorno
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| Dimensions: |
228 x 153 x 27mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
320 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7456-7942-6 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Philosophy >
General
Books >
Philosophy >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-7456-7942-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780745679426 |
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