How did Horkheimer's critical theory analyze society?
My approach, which we termed critical theory, involved an immanent critique of society. This meant examining societal phenomena not in isolation, but as products of historical and socio-economic forces, particularly power relations. We sought to expose the internal contradictions and ideological distortions that perpetuate social injustice and alienation, aiming to reveal the possibilities for genuine human emancipation.
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