Theodor Adorno Flashcards

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What does the term Cultural Industry refer to?

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  • The idea that large corporations (who produce standardized cultural goods) manipulate mass society into passivity.
  • Products of Capitalism
  • The idea that mass produced culture is dangerous and creates false psychological needs.
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Who was Theodor W. Adorno?

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  • German sociologist, philosopher and musicologist (20th Century)
  • Studied Critical Theory of Society (Frankfurt School)
  • Coined the term “Cultural Industry” (Effects of Mass Media)
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