Horkheimer (Max Horkheimer)

Max Horkheimer was a German philosopher and social theorist best known for co-founding the Frankfurt School of critical theory. His work examines how society's structures, especially capitalism and mass culture, influence human thinking and behavior. Horkheimer believed that these systems often promote conformity and suppress critical thinking, making it harder for individuals to recognize and challenge social inequalities. His ideas aim to understand and critique the ways in which power, culture, and economics shape human experience, advocating for greater awareness and emancipation from manipulation and oppression.