Critical Thought Unveiled: Quiz on The Frankfurt School of Critical Theory

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    When was the Institute for Social Research, associated with the Frankfurt School, founded?

    • 1923
    • 1910
    • 1915
    • 1907
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Step into the intellectual realm with our quiz, "Critical Thought Unveiled: Quiz on The Frankfurt School of Critical Theory." Immerse yourself in the profound ideas of the Frankfurt School, a groundbreaking movement in sociology and critical philosophy. Explore the minds of influential thinkers who challenged conventional ideologies during the turbulent 20th century. As you embark on this journey, unravel the complexities of critical theory, the socio-economic critique, and the philosophical perspectives that shaped the Frankfurt School's discourse. Test your knowledge of key works like "Dialectic of Enlightenment" and "Eclipse of Reason," understanding how these texts dissected societal structures, ambivalences, and the rise of Nazism. Get ready to engage with critical thought, unravel the layers of intellectual history, and emerge with a newfound appreciation for the Frankfurt School's enduring impact on philosophy and social theory.

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  • 2. 

    In which country was the Institute for Social Research founded?

    • Germany

    • United States

    • France

    • United Kingdom

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    In which work did Adorno and Horkheimer elaborate on the ambivalence of critical theory?

    • Escape from Freedom

    • Dialectic of Enlightenment

    • Eros and Civilization

    • Negative Dialectics

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    Who became the director of the Institute for Social Research in 1930?

    • Erich Fromm

    • Herbert Marcuse

    • Theodor W. Adorno

    • Max Horkheimer

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  • 5. 

    Who defined critical theory in his 1937 essay "Traditional and Critical Theory"?

    • Max Horkheimer

    • Theodor W. Adorno

    • Erich Fromm

    • Herbert Marcuse

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  • 6. 

    Who is considered a notable second-generation Frankfurt School scholar?

    • Max Horkheimer

    • Erich Fromm

    • Jürgen Habermas

    • Herbert Marcuse

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    In which year was "Eclipse of Reason," a book by Max Horkheimer published?

    • 1945

    • 1947

    • 1950

    • 1952

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    What does the ambivalence about the ultimate source or foundation of social domination in critical theory give rise to, as described by Adorno and Horkheimer?

    • Clarity

    • Optimism

    • Pessimism

    • Certainty

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    Which one of the following works is associated with Herbert Marcuse, a notable critical theorist?

    • Dialectic of Enlightenment

    • Eclipse of Reason

    • Eros and Civilization

    • Escape from Freedom

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  • 10. 

    What stance did the members of the Frankfurt School, particularly Max Horkheimer, take on direct political action or praxis?

    • Advocacy for revolutionary praxis

    • Embrace of political activism

    • Opposition to any revolutionary rhetoric

    • Indifference towards social engagement

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