Birthdate: February 14, 1895
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart, Germany
Died: July 7, 1973
Max Horkheimer was a prominent philosopher and sociologist associated with the Frankfurt School, known for his contributions to critical theory. He focused on addressing issues such as authoritarianism, militarism, economic disruption, environmental crisis, and mass culture’s impoverishment. Horkheimer’s philosophy of history laid the foundation for critical theory, with key works like Eclipse of Reason, Between Philosophy and Social Science, and the collaborative effort with Theodor Adorno on Dialectic of Enlightenment. He played a crucial role in planning, supporting, and enabling significant works within the Frankfurt School.
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