Max Horkheimer

Max Horkheimer was a German philosopher and social theorist, known for his role in developing Critical Theory, a framework that critiques society and culture through a Marxist lens. He co-founded the Frankfurt School, which aimed to address how capitalist societies produce inequality and alienation. Horkheimer emphasized the importance of understanding the relationship between society, economics, and culture, advocating for a rational and democratic social order. His work explored how reason can both liberate and oppress, stressing the need for critical reflection to challenge societal norms and structures that perpetuate domination.