Eclipse of Reason

Eclipse of Reason (1947) uncovers how the very rationality that was once meant to free humanity became a tool of oppression and alienation. It charts the evolution of our ideas about what is right and wrong, and how these ideas have gotten twisted by the deep contradictions in modern society. This thought-provoking work invites a critical reevaluation of reason itself, offering a path toward true liberation and social transformation.

• Philosophy enthusiasts
• Sociology students and scholars
• Critics of modern capitalism

Max Horkheimer was a German philosopher and sociologist, best known as a leading figure of the Frankfurt School of Critical Theory. His work explored the intersections of philosophy, sociology, and psychology, critiquing modern capitalism, authoritarianism, and the erosion of individual autonomy. His influential writings include Eclipse of Reason and his collaboration with Theodor Adorno on Dialectic of Enlightenment. He passed away in 1973, at age 78.