Stephen Eric Bronner es un distinguido politólogo y filósofo cuyo trabajo profundiza en las complejidades de las relaciones globales y el profundo estudio del genocidio y los derechos humanos. Sus contribuciones académicas ofrecen perspectivas críticas sobre las fuerzas que dan forma a nuestro mundo, haciendo que su análisis sea esencial para comprender los desafíos geopolíticos y éticos contemporáneos.
This biography of Albert Camus examines his writings in the context of the history of France and Algeria and contemporary Europe and elucidates the thought of Camus in his novels, essays, and dramas in relation to the "existenialist" school of philosophy.
Preface -- Introduction: what is critical theory? -- The frankfurt school -- A matter of method -- Critical theory and modernism -- Alienation and reification -- Enlightened illusions -- The utopian laboratory -- The happy consciousness -- The great refusal -- From resignation to renewal -- Unfinished tasks -- Further reading -- Index
A Very Short Introduction
Critical Theory emerged in the 1920s from the work of the Frankfurt School, the circle of German-Jewish academics who sought to diagnose-and, if at all possible, cure-the ills of society, particularly fascism and capitalism. In this book, Stephen Eric Bronner provides sketches of leading representatives of the critical tradition (such as George Lukacs and Ernst Bloch, Theodor Adorno and Walter Benjamin, Herbert Marcuse and Jurgen Habermas) as well as many of its seminal texts and empirical investigations. This Very Short Introduction sheds light on the cluster of concepts and themes that set critical theory apart from its more traditional philosophical competitors. Bronner explains and discusses concepts such as method and agency, alienation and reification, the culture industry and repressive tolerance, non-identity and utopia. He argues for the introduction of new categories and perspectives for illuminating the obstacles to progressive change and focusing upon hidden transformative possibilities. Only a critique of critical theory can render it salient for a new age. That is precisely what this very short introduction provides.
Exploring the concept of "authenticity," this thought-provoking study delves into how individuals define themselves and their interactions within social and political contexts. It raises critical questions about what constitutes genuine identity and the implications for radical political engagement, challenging readers to consider the nuances of authenticity in their lives and communities.
Focusing on the concept of sovereignty, this book challenges common misconceptions and offers a fresh interpretation through the lens of a theory of practice. It delves into the complexities of political life, aiming to reshape the understanding of sovereignty and its implications. By examining the topic from an unconventional perspective, the author invites readers to reconsider the foundational aspects of political authority and its relevance in contemporary discussions.
Betr. u. a. den Berner Prozess von 1934/35 (S. 137-142).
