Escuela de Frankfurt

The Escuela de Frankfurt, or Frankfurt School, is a group of thinkers based at the University of Frankfurt in Germany, active mainly from the 1920s to the 1960s. They combined ideas from sociology, philosophy, and economics to analyze how culture, media, and capitalism influence society and individual consciousness. They are known for critiquing mass culture and modern capitalism, emphasizing the importance of understanding power structures and ideological control. Their work has influenced critical theory, social sciences, and cultural studies, helping to deepen understanding of societal issues related to democracy, technology, and inequality.