Summary
The video provides an accessible explanation of critical theory in social sciences, focusing on how popular culture shapes societal behaviors and maintains social norms while distracting from social issues. It delves into the origins of critical theory with the Frankfurt School and key thinkers like Walter Benjamin and Theodor Adorno, highlighting their contributions. The evolution of critical theory towards addressing inequalities, social alienation, and the impact of psychoanalysis is discussed, emphasizing its historical emergence in response to authoritarianism and its critique of media influence and societal structures.
Introduction to Critical Theory of the Frankfurt School
Explaining the popular social theory within the field of social sciences in a straightforward manner with a focus on communication.
Main Postulate of Critical Theory
Discussing the central idea of the theory, which highlights the role of popular culture in influencing individuals to obey societal norms and distractions to prevent social awareness.
Historical Context and Key Figures
Exploring the historical background of the Frankfurt School and key thinkers such as Walter Benjamin, Theodor Adorno, and Jürgen Habermas, who were influential in the development of critical theory.
Evolution of Critical Theory
Examining the evolution of critical theory with a shift towards emphasizing aspects like reproduction of inequalities, social alienation, and theoretical influence of psychoanalysis.
Summary and Conclusion
Summarizing the key points of critical theory, its historical emergence in response to authoritarianism, and its focus on media influence and societal structures.
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