critical theory criticizes the notions of theory and praxis, suppressing the separation between being and duty, so dear to Marxism and political activism.

the idea of human emancipation and critical behavior towards society and contemporary culture is not a concern of critical theory, as it does not long for a society emancipated by a universalist interest.

critical theory's main characteristic is not to worry about the social problems of the present time and to show disinterest in human emancipation in the face of the economic, political, and cultural structures of its time.

the great merit of critical theory was to separate theory and practice and to consider social reality distant from its historical becoming.

according to Horkheimer's critical theory, the researcher is neutral in relation to the society he studies and criticizes, that is, critical theory separates the subject from the object of knowledge.

In his article Max Horkheimer: critical theory and interdisciplinary materialism (2011), the philosopher Luís Sérgio Repa states that critical theory sought to reintegrate reason due to the unfulfilled promises of the Enlightenment. Among the thinkers associated with the Frankfurt School, Max Horkheimer stood out for systematizing and theorizing critical theory, as well as formulating a research program. Among the main theoretical foundations of Frankfurt critical theory, choose the correct alternative.

Question about Modern and Contemporary Philosophy

Subject Philosophy

Philosophy

Source UNIOESTE

UNIOESTE

Topic Modern and Contemporary Philosophy

Modern and Contemporary Philosophy

Difficulty Medium

Medium

(UNIOESTE 2013) - Question Medium of Philosophy