Frankfurt School of Social Research

The Frankfurt School of Social Research is a group of scholars and thinkers based at the Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt, Germany, founded in the 1920s. They critically analyze society, culture, and politics, combining insights from philosophy, sociology, and economics. Their work examines how social structures, media, and culture influence power, oppression, and individual freedom, especially under capitalism and authoritarian regimes. Known for developing critical theory, they aim to understand and challenge societal injustices, promoting social change and a more equitable world. Their ideas have significantly shaped modern social sciences and cultural critique.