Theodor W. Adorno was a German sociologist, philosopher, and musicologist born on September 11, 1903. He was a leader in the Frankfurt School of critical theory of society, and his work focused on the analysis of modern society and culture. He is remembered for his contributions to the fields of sociology, philosophy, and musicology.
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About
Known for his leadership in the Frankfurt School of critical theory of society. He was a Sociologist, Philosopher, and musicologist.
Before Fame
He studied psychology, philosophy, and sociology at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University.
Trivia
He impacted the European New Left through his works Dialectic of Enlightenment from 1947, Minima Moralia from 1951, and Negative Dialectics from 1966.
Family Life
He grew up in a musical family and was able to play pieces by Beethoven as a child. He married Gretel Adorno in 1937. His name was Theodor Wiesengrund-Adorno until he got his U.S. citizenship.
Associated With
He followed the works of Karl Marx.