Towards a New Manifesto

Theodor Adorno and Max Horkheimer wrote Dialectic of Enlightenment, a critique of the Enlightenment that resulted in fascism and totalitarianism. Towards a New Manifesto is a philosophical jam-session recorded in 1956, featuring their discussions on central themes of their work. It is a thrilling example of philosophy in action and a compelling map of a possible passage to a new world.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 112 pages
\n Publication date: 12 March 2019
\n Publisher: Verso Books
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Theodor Adorno and Max Horkheimer penned the seminal work of critical theory, Dialectic of Enlightenment, a measured critique of the Enlightenment's rationality, which they believed had paved the way for fascism and totalitarianism. In their book, Towards a New Manifesto, the two philosophers engage in a vibrant and unrestrained exchange of ideas. This book captures their discussions over three weeks in the spring of 1956, with the aim of producing a contemporary version of The Communist Manifesto. It serves as a record of their philosophical jam-session, where they improvise freely, often wildly, on central themes of their work, including theory and practice, labor and leisure, dominance and freedom. Within this dynamic exchange, positions are swapped, contradictions are unheeded, and there is no compulsion for consistency. This thrilling example of philosophy in action offers a compelling map of a possible passage to a new world.

This new edition of Towards a New Manifesto includes two texts on needs by Adorno and Horkheimer that have been translated for the first time or have been difficult to access. These additional texts provide valuable insights into the thinkers' thought and further enrich our understanding of their critical theory.

In conclusion, Dialectic of Enlightenment and Towards a New Manifesto are essential works that challenge our understanding of the Enlightenment and its consequences. Adorno and Horkheimer's thought-provoking ideas and spirited exchange of ideas continue to inspire and provoke us today. Through their exploration of the tensions between reason, power, and freedom, they offer a roadmap for navigating the complexities of our contemporary world.

\n Weight: 108g\n
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 8 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786635532\n \n