Eclipse of Reason

Name: Eclipse of Reason
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SKU: 9781780938189
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By Max Horkheimer

Series: Bloomsbury Revelations

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Eclipse of Reason by Max Horkheimer explores the decline of objective reason in contemporary society, revealing how this shift has led to increased instrumental thinking and a focus on efficiency over ethical considerations. Horkheimer examines the implications for human freedom and individuality, offering a critical inquiry into the relationship between reason, society, and nature. The book is a profound philosophical reflection on the dangers of losing sight of true reason amidst technological and industrial advancements.
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Eclipse of Reason

Horkheimer's most important work, in which he explores the rise of "reason" in Western philosophy and the concept's continuing use and abuse.

Horkheimer's most important work, in which he explores the rise of "reason" in Western philosophy and the concept's continuing use and abuse.

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In his most important work, Max Horkheimer surveys and demonstrates the gradual ascendancy of Reason in Western philosophy, its eventual total application to all spheres of life, and what he considers its present reified domination.

First published in 1947, Horkheimer explores the ways in which Nazism— that most irrational of political movements—co-opted ideas of rationality for its own ends. Ultimately, the book is a warning of the ways this might happen again and, as such, Eclipse of Reason has never appeared more timely.

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Eclipse of Reason by Max Horkheimer is critically acclaimed for exploring the decay of reason in modern society. Reviewers often highlight its profound examination of how enlightenment thought can lead to domination rather than liberation. The book is praised for its insight into the social and philosophical consequences of technological rationality overshadowing genuine human values, offering an essential critique relevant to contemporary discourses on reason and society.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780938189

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 April 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 188g

Pages: 144

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Max Horkheimer Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Bloomsbury Revelations

About the Author

Max Horkheimer, founder and long-time director of the famous Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt, was professor emeritus of philosophy and sociology at the University of Frankfurt until his death in 1973. He is one of the founders of the Frankfurt School.