Theodor Adorno by Ross Wilson
The range of Adorno's achievement, and the depth of his insights, is breathtaking and daunting. His work on literary, artistic, and musical forms, his devastating indictment of modern industrial society, and his profound grasp of Western culture from Homer to Hollywood have made him one of the most significant figures in twentieth-century thought. As one of the main philosophers of the Frankfurt School of Critical Theory, Adorno’s influence on literary theory, cultural studies, and philosophical aesthetics has been immense. His wide-ranging authorship is significant also to continental philosophy, political theory, art criticism, and musicology. Key ideas discussed in this guide include: art and aesthetics fun and free time nature and reason things, thoughts and being right This Routledge Critical Thinkers guide will equip readers with the tools required to critically interpret Adorno’s major works, whilst also introducing readers to his interpretation of classical German philosophy and his relationship to the most significant of his contemporaries.
Ross Wilson's first inclination to write emerged at the tender age of 10 when he penned a little boy's adventure story. To him, it was exciting stuff. But it was a decade later before his skills were officially recognized when, while attending Sheridan College, he was awarded the Archdeacon W.P. Robertson Prize in English. Since then, he has contributed to magazines and Real Estate Monthly (REM), a national trade newspaper, and enjoyed a sojourn as a columnist with a small town newspaper. After studying business at Ryerson and a stint in the new home industry, he entered the resale realty business. Forty years later, he can boast a career that encompassed a highly productive referral sales practice and extensive experience as a sales person, brokerage owner, manager, trainer and mentor. It's been said that those who can't do, teach. During a tumultuous life mixed with both personal adversity and much reward, this quiet introvert did it. It's also been said that a writer should write what they know. As an ardent reader and life-long student in the field, he knows real estate. He currently lives a peaceful life - with occasional business travails to the city - in rural Ontario. He may be reached at www.realty-voice.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415418195 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415418194 |
| Title | Theodor Adorno |
| Author | Ross Wilson |
| Series | Routledge Critical Thinkers |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
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