Max Horkheimer

German philosopher and sociologist (1895–1973)
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Summary

Max Horkheimer was born on February 14, 1895[1], in Stuttgart[2]. He died on July 7, 1973[3], in Nuremberg[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], pedagogue[6], sociologist[7], university teacher[8], and literary critic[9].

Why It Matters

Max Horkheimer has been cited as an influence by Jürgen Habermas[43], a sociologist[44], 1929–2026[45], of Germany[46], awarded the Geschwister-Scholl-Preis[47], specialised in philosophy[48]; Theodor W. Adorno[49], a philosopher[50], 1903–1969[51], of United States[52], awarded the Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[53], specialised in philosophy[54]; and Axel Honneth[55], a philosopher[56], b. 1949[57], of Germany[58], awarded the Ernst Bloch Award[59].

He is credited with the discovery of critical sociology[60], a branch of sociology[61]. Works attributed to him include Dialectic of Enlightenment[62], a literary work[63], founded in 1944[64] and Eclipse of Reason[65], a written work[66], founded in 1947[67].

His notable doctoral advisees include Alfred Schmidt[68], a philosopher[69], 1931–2012[70], of Germany[71], awarded the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[72].

FAQs

Where was Max Horkheimer born?

Max Horkheimer was born in Stuttgart[2].

Where did Max Horkheimer die?

Max Horkheimer died in Nuremberg[4].

Who were Max Horkheimer's parents?

Max Horkheimer's father was Moritz Horkheimer[12].

What did Max Horkheimer do for work?

Max Horkheimer worked as a philosopher[5], pedagogue[6], sociologist[7], university teacher[8], and literary critic[9].

Where did Max Horkheimer go to school?

Max Horkheimer was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21], Goethe University Frankfurt[22], Dillmann-Gymnasium Stuttgart[23], and University of Freiburg[24].

What awards did Max Horkheimer receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main[30], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[31], Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[32], and Bürgermedaille der Stadt Stuttgart[33].

Who did Max Horkheimer influence?

Max Horkheimer has been cited as an influence by Jürgen Habermas[43], Theodor W. Adorno[49], and Axel Honneth[55].

What did Max Horkheimer discover?

Max Horkheimer is credited as discoverer of critical sociology[60].

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