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Author : Theodor W. Adorno
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 24,75 MB
Release : 2005-09-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 023151042X

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Critical Models combines into a single volume two of Adorno's most important postwar works — Interventions: Nine Critical Models (1963) and Catchwords: Critical Models II (1969). Written after his return to Germany in 1949, the articles, essays, and radio talks included in this volume speak to the pressing political, cultural, and philosophical concerns of the postwar era. The pieces in Critical Models reflect the intellectually provocative as well as the practical Adorno as he addresses such issues as the dangers of ideological conformity, the fragility of democracy, educational reform, the influence of television and radio, and the aftermath of fascism. This new edition includes an introduction by Lydia Goehr, a renowned scholar in philosophy, aesthetic theory, and musicology. Goehr illuminates Adorno's ideas as well as the intellectual, historical, and critical contexts that shaped his postwar thinking.

Author : Theodor W. Adorno
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 10,56 MB
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9780231135047

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"Critical Models' combines two of Adorno's most important postwar works - 'Interventions' and 'Catchwords"--And addresses issues such as the dangers of ideological conformity, the fragility of democracy, educational reform, the influence of television and radio and the aftermath and continuity of racism.

Author : Theodor W. Adorno
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 11,92 MB
Release : 2005-09-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 023151042X

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Critical Models combines into a single volume two of Adorno's most important postwar works — Interventions: Nine Critical Models (1963) and Catchwords: Critical Models II (1969). Written after his return to Germany in 1949, the articles, essays, and radio talks included in this volume speak to the pressing political, cultural, and philosophical concerns of the postwar era. The pieces in Critical Models reflect the intellectually provocative as well as the practical Adorno as he addresses such issues as the dangers of ideological conformity, the fragility of democracy, educational reform, the influence of television and radio, and the aftermath of fascism. This new edition includes an introduction by Lydia Goehr, a renowned scholar in philosophy, aesthetic theory, and musicology. Goehr illuminates Adorno's ideas as well as the intellectual, historical, and critical contexts that shaped his postwar thinking.

Author : David Held
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 12,28 MB
Release : 2013-05-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0745668399

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The writings of the Frankfurt school, in particular of Horkheimer, Adorno, Marcuse, and Jurgen Habermas, caught the imagination of the radical movements of the 1960s and 1970s and became a key element in the Marxism of the New Left. Partly due to their rise to prominence during the political turmoil of the 1960s, the work of these critical theorists has been the subject of continuing controversy in both political and academic circles. However, their ideas are frequently misunderstood. In this major work, now available from Polity Press, David Held presents a much-needed introduction to, and evaluation of, critical theory. Some of the major themes he considers are critical theory's relation to Marx's critique of political economy, Freudian psychoanalysis, aesthetics and the philosophy of history. There is also an extended discussion of critical theory's substantive contribution to the analysis of capitalism, culture, the family, the individual, as well as its contribution to epistemology and methodology.

Author : Giambattista Giacomin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 47,85 MB
Release : 2011-07-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 3642211550

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Understanding the effect of disorder on critical phenomena is a central issue in statistical mechanics. In probabilistic terms: what happens if we perturb a system exhibiting a phase transition by introducing a random environment? The physics community has approached this very broad question by aiming at general criteria that tell whether or not the addition of disorder changes the critical properties of a model: some of the predictions are truly striking and mathematically challenging. We approach this domain of ideas by focusing on a specific class of models, the "pinning models," for which a series of recent mathematical works has essentially put all the main predictions of the physics community on firm footing; in some cases, mathematicians have even gone beyond, settling a number of controversial issues. But the purpose of these notes, beyond treating the pinning models in full detail, is also to convey the gist, or at least the flavor, of the "overall picture," which is, in many respects, unfamiliar territory for mathematicians.

Author : Christophe Dejours
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 20,62 MB
Release : 2018-06-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0231547188

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From John Maynard Keynes’s prediction of a fifteen-hour workweek to present-day speculation about automation, we have not stopped forecasting the end of work. Critical theory and political philosophy have turned their attention away from the workplace to focus on other realms of domination and emancipation. But far from coming to an end, work continues to occupy a central place in our lives. This is not only because of the amount of time people spend on the job. Many of our deepest hopes and fears are bound up in our labor—what jobs we perform, how we relate to others, how we might flourish. The Return of Work in Critical Theory presents a bold new account of the human significance of work and the human costs of contemporary forms of work organization. A collaboration among experts in philosophy, social theory, and clinical psychology, it brings together empirical research with incisive analysis of the political stakes of contemporary work. The Return of Work in Critical Theory begins by looking in detail at the ways in which work today fails to meet our expectations. It then sketches a phenomenological description of work and examines the normative premises that underlie the experience of work. Finally, it puts forward a novel conception of work that can renew critical theory’s engagement with work and point toward possibilities for transformation. Inspired by Max Horkheimer’s vision of critical theory as empirically informed reflection on the sources of social suffering with emancipatory intent, The Return of Work in Critical Theory is a lucid diagnosis of the malaise and pathologies of contemporary work that proposes powerful remedies.

Author : Friedman, Robert S.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,39 MB
Release : 2008-09-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1605660396

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"This book is a reference guide to the theory and research supporting the field of Technology and Innovation Management"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Harrison Walton
Publisher : Harrison Walton
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 49,25 MB
Release : 2022-05-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN :

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Master Critical Thinking and Improve Decision Making with Mental Models and Cognitive Bias Strategies Are you ready to enhance your decision-making and problem-solving skills? Critical Thinking is your ultimate guide to overcoming cognitive biases and fallacies while developing the ability to think clearly and rationally in your everyday life. This book provides you with the tools to sharpen your mind and make more effective decisions, whether at work, home, or in any situation. Unlock the Power of Critical Thinking and Mental Models Critical thinking is essential for making sound decisions and solving problems effectively. This book teaches you how to identify and overcome cognitive biases that cloud your judgment, helping you to think more clearly and logically. By mastering mental models, you'll gain a powerful toolkit for analyzing situations, making better choices, and achieving your goals with confidence. What You'll Discover in Critical Thinking: - Sharpen Your Mind: Learn techniques to hone your critical thinking skills and approach problems with a clear, rational mindset. - Overcome Cognitive Biases: Understand and combat the cognitive biases and fallacies that often lead to poor decision-making. - Think in Mental Models: Develop the ability to think in mental models, a crucial skill for effective decision-making and problem-solving. - Improve Your Life: Apply these strategies to improve your personal and professional life, making decisions that lead to better outcomes and greater success. If you enjoyed Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli, or Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann, you'll love Critical Thinking. Start Your Journey to Better Decision-Making Today! Scroll up, click on "Buy Now," and begin mastering the art of critical thinking with Critical Thinking.

Author : Lois Tyson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 26,65 MB
Release : 2012-09-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1136615563

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Critical Theory Today is the essential introduction to contemporary criticial theory. It provides clear, simple explanations and concrete examples of complex concepts, making a wide variety of commonly used critical theories accessible to novices without sacrificing any theoretical rigor or thoroughness. This new edition provides in-depth coverage of the most common approaches to literary analysis today: feminism, psychoanalysis, Marxism, reader-response theory, new criticism, structuralism and semiotics, deconstruction, new historicism, cultural criticism, lesbian/gay/queer theory, African American criticism, and postcolonial criticism. The chapters provide an extended explanation of each theory, using examples from everyday life, popular culture, and literary texts; a list of specific questions critics who use that theory ask about literary texts; an interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby through the lens of each theory; a list of questions for further practice to guide readers in applying each theory to different literary works; and a bibliography of primary and secondary works for further reading.

Author : Robin Celikates
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 29,63 MB
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1786604647

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This book provides an overview of recent debates about critical theory from Pierre Bourdieu via Luc Boltanski to the Frankfurt School. Robin Celikates investigates the relevance of the self-understanding of ordinary agents and of their practices of critique for the theoretical and emancipatory project of critical theory.