Philosophize This! Episode #108 ... The Frankfurt School pt. 1 - Introduction
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Aug 17, 2017 Dive into the origins of the Frankfurt School and its impact on 20th-century philosophy. Explore Nietzsche's provocative claim that 'God is dead' and its implications for meaning and identity. Uncover the School's critiques of capitalism and the oppressive structures within society. Reflect on the blend of politics and media, and the commitment to authenticity in discourse. Lastly, embrace the absurdity of existence through Camus' lens, promoting engagement over mere reflection in the search for purpose.
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Death of God
- Nietzsche's "God is dead" signifies humanity's loss of objective morality, not a literal death.
- This void of meaning can lead people to dangerous ideologies.
Ideologies in the 20th Century
- The 20th century was largely defined by competing ideologies filling the void left by religion.
- Existentialists like Sartre and de Beauvoir emphasized individual responsibility against groupthink.
The Frankfurt School Emerges
- The Frankfurt School, comprised of neo-Marxists, aimed to refine Marxism, emphasizing individual liberty.
- They questioned how a technologically advanced world could descend into the barbarity of World War II.