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Minima Moralia

Reflections from Damaged Life
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Minima Moralia by Theodor Adorno is a critical reflection on everyday life and society, written during his exile in America. The book comprises a series of fragmented aphorisms that explore themes of alienation, capitalism, and the contradictions of modernity. Adorno offers philosophical insights into the human condition amidst the complexities and turmoil of 20th-century culture and politics.
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This philosophical classic offers profound insights into the human condition and the complexities of modern life. You might enjoy it if you appreciate deep reflections on culture, society, and the tension between individual and collective experiences. It is ideal for those interested in exploring critical theory and the challenges of ethical living.

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Minima Moralia

A classic of twentieth century thought, Minima Moralia is Adorno's literary and philosophical masterpiece.

A classic of twentieth-century thought,Β Minima MoraliaΒ is Adorno's literary and philosophical masterpiece.

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Written between 1944 and 1947, Minima Moralia is a collection of rich, lucid aphorisms and essays about life in modern capitalist society. Adorno casts his penetrating eye across society in mid-century America and finds a life deformed by capitalism.

This is Adorno's theoretical and literary masterpiece and a classic of twentieth-century thought.

Series: Radical Thinkers Set 18

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Minima Moralia is celebrated for its profound insights, with Susan Sontag highlighting its richness comparable to an entire shelf of literature. The Observer praises the book for encapsulating the noble and stimulating thoughts of an exceptional mind, while the Time Literary Supplement regards it as a masterpiece of aphorisms and brief meditations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788738538

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Contributors:

  • Translated by Edmund FN Jephcott

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Theodor Adorno was Director of the Institute for Social Research at the University of Frankfurt from 1959 until his death in 1969.

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