The Importance of Art and Aesthetics

The podcast episode discusses the significance of art and aesthetics in the context of the Frankfurt School. Despite the focus on understanding the failures of the Enlightenment and the effects of advanced capitalism, many key players in the Frankfurt School dedicated a considerable amount of their works to art and aesthetics. The episode explores why this is the case and highlights the role of art in broadening people's subjectivity and delivering alternative views of the world.