école de Francfort

The École de Francfort, or Frankfurt School, was a group of German thinkers active mainly from the 1920s to the 1960s who combined philosophy, sociology, and critical theory to analyze society and culture. They examined how economic, social, and political forces influence human behavior, aiming to challenge and improve systems of power and oppression. Their work critically explores issues like mass media, consumerism, and authoritarianism, emphasizing the importance of social change and individual agency. Overall, they sought to understand and critique modern society to promote greater human emancipation and democracy.