The Long
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Dossier · 1930–1937

Max Horkheimer

The director who made social research a project for changing society

Chronology

1930–1937

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3 dated events
  1. Horkheimer becomes Institute director Reported · Source 1, p. 36; PDF pp. 87–88
  2. Horkheimer gives his opening lecture Reported · Source 1, p. 38; PDF p. 91
  3. Traditional and Critical Theory appears Reported · Source 2, Essay title and bibliography, 1937 publication

Overview

Max Horkheimer led the Institute for Social Research into a broader study of society. He joined philosophy with research on the economy, culture and human behavior. His program helped shape what became known as critical theory. [1], pp. 36–39

An October 1930 contract made him director. His January 24, 1931 opening lecture set out the research program. [1], pp. 36–39

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