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Eclipse of Reason

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The book explores how the Nazis framed their ideology as rational, highlighting the dangers of this manipulation. Horkheimer critiques John Dewey's Pragmatism, arguing that its focus on instrumental reasoning undermines deeper ethical considerations. Through this analysis, the work delves into the relationship between reason, morality, and political ideology, offering insights into the potential pitfalls of contemporary thought.

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Eclipse of Reason, Max Horkheimer

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2007
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English
Released
2007
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Paperback
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200
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9781406764253
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The book explores how the Nazis framed their ideology as rational, highlighting the dangers of this manipulation. Horkheimer critiques John Dewey's Pragmatism, arguing that its focus on instrumental reasoning undermines deeper ethical considerations. Through this analysis, the work delves into the relationship between reason, morality, and political ideology, offering insights into the potential pitfalls of contemporary thought.