Escuela de Frankfurt - Teoría Crítica

The chapter discusses the emergence of the Frankfurt School in 1941 and its critique of reason, questioning the concept of rationality from ancient Greeks to Hegel.

The chapter delves into the new philosophical hypotheses presented by the Frankfurt School, challenging the traditional idea of reason as a guiding principle.

Exploration of ethics and law through the lens of Hans Kelsen's legal theory, emphasizing the rationality of legal norms and the failures of traditional ethical frameworks.

Discussion on Walter Benjamin's views on aesthetics and the industrialization of art, highlighting the shift in artistic representation and the significance of aesthetic resistance.

Explanation of the concept of unidimensional thinking as discussed by Walter Benjamin, focusing on the imposition of a single perspective in society and its implications.

Exploration of the role of education in fostering critical thinking, referencing the Frankfurt School's emphasis on developing critical citizens through academia.

Discussion on the importance of rational dialogue and democratic decision-making, advocating for dialogue based on rational arguments and mutual agreement.

Exploring current applications of critical theory in research methodologies, epistemology, and community engagement, emphasizing the need for engaged and contextually relevant philosophy.