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Horkheimer

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/ ˈhɔrkhaɪmər /

noun

  1. Max. 1895–1973, German social theorist of the Frankfurt school. His books include Eclipse of Reason (1947) and Critical Theory (1968)

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Along with Max Horkheimer and Theodor Adorno, he became a leading exponent of the Frankfurt School.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

As noted by Max Horkheimer, a plausible critical theory must explain the ills of society, identify the means by which change can occur, and give a rubric for critique and articulate reasonable goals.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

One of this book’s epigrams is from Max Horkheimer and Theodor Adorno.

From New York Times • May 2, 2022

Poet and playwright Bertolt Brecht, composer Hanns Eisler and philosopher Max Horkheimer had recently left the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2022

Second, Adorno, Horkheimer and Benjamin restricted to antisemitism what little discussion they devoted to racism.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2021