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What remains of critical theory?

FRANKFURT SCHOOL: The question "Why philosophy?" eventually became the question "Why Adorno?". The intellectual work of Theodor W. Adorno's heirs has been highly productive and diverse. In Frankfurt, ideas critical of authority were promoted, which were largely legitimized by the fact that the shadow of National Socialism rested over the country.
Jörg Später -

What actually constitutes a national community

VALUES: What does it mean to be Norwegian, or more specifically to be part of a Norwegian community of values? The philosopher Immanuel Kant – now 300 years after his birth – may be relevant to the debate about 'Norwegian values', here related to Bjøranger and Svensson's new book.
Truls.wyller@ntnu.no -

Structural changes in the public sector

HABERMAS II: The policy is marketed via advertising and propaganda and not through discussion. The audience is affected by echo chambers and filter bubbles. And what does globalization mean for today's public?
Eivind Tjønneland -

How the majority's opinions are created by the media

PUBLIC: Precht and Welzer want more "well-intentioned disputes" about points of view – not social media's definition, person-orientation and excitement production. Their book has been met with everything from total rejection and hesitant acceptance to detailed criticism.
Eivind Tjønneland -

Ibsen's "abnormal" female figures

WOMEN: On the occasion of Women's Day on March 8, MODERN TIMES prints here, in reflection on the changing times, an excerpt from Eivind Tjønneland's new book «Abnormal» women – Henrik Ibsen and the decadence. Ibsen's dramas were described in 1893 as written for hysterical women, male masochists and the mentally retarded.
Eivind Tjønneland -

Idealist public history

Jostein Gripsrud seems to have departed from what does not fit with the ideal notion of the sensible Norwegian public. Such idealism is dangerous.
Eivind Tjønneland -

Rich full-format MODERN TIMES including the supplement Orientering and Modern Times Review comes out quarterly in early March, June, September and December) with international book reviews (non-fiction) and comments / essays. According to the physical newspaper (and PDF), the articles are published regularly online (see the newsletters).

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