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Series: Philosophy & Critical Theory
Minima Moralia: Reflections from Damaged Life — Theodor W. Adorno
Adorno examines modern society through aphorisms and reflections on everyday life.
Written in exile, the work connects private experience with capitalism and historical catastrophe.
Its subjects include morality, relationships, culture, intellectual work, and damaged autonomy.
Small observations reveal how social pressures reach into seemingly personal choices.
The book uses critical reflection to test the possibility of a less damaged life.
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