Nyckelteoretiker
Nyckelteoretiker, also known as key theorists, are a group of philosophers and social scientists who have significantly influenced the development of critical theory. They are particularly associated with the Frankfurt School, a group of intellectuals who were active in the 1920s and 1930s in Frankfurt, Germany. The key theorists include figures such as Max Horkheimer, Theodor W. Adorno, Herbert Marcuse, and Erich Fromm.
The Frankfurt School was founded by Horkheimer and Adorno, who were influenced by Marxist theory and the
Nyckelteoretiker's work is characterized by its critical analysis of societal structures and institutions. They argued that
One of the central concepts in Nyckelteoretiker's work is the notion of "culture industry," which refers to
The legacy of Nyckelteoretiker continues to influence contemporary critical theory, cultural studies, and social sciences. Their