Minima Moralia: Reflections from Damaged Life
Radical ThinkersDescription
Written in the aftermath of catastrophe, this collection of aphoristic reflections examines the intimate realities of life under modern capitalism. Adorno turns his critical attention to ordinary experiences—work, leisure, family, culture, language, and consumption—revealing how social domination can shape even the most personal aspects of existence. Combining philosophical rigor, cultural criticism, and compressed literary insight, the book explores alienation, suffering, conformity, and the fragile possibilities of human freedom. Challenging yet richly evocative, it remains a defining work of twentieth-century critical thought.
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paperback
Verso Books
Published Jan 1, 2020
272 pages
ISBN: 9781788738538
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Details
First Published
1951
Language
eng
Translation
From: deu
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