Mindigger

  Introduction Ever caught yourself thinking that all this mass media and endless shopping spree is like some monstrous gears slowly crushing what's left of our inner selves? If that rings a bell, you can tip your hat to Theodor Adorno—or shake your fist at him—for capturing that nagging doubt so spot-on. He came into the world in 1903 and left it in 1969, but wow, what a force he was in the Frankfurt School scene. The man wove together philosophy, sociology, and sharp music critiques to expose the ugly underbelly of our supposedly advanced society. From Frankfurt Kid to Exile Wanderer Young Theodor Wiesengrund born on September 11, 1903, right in Frankfurt, Germany, in a household full with high culture and plenty of dough. His father, Oscar, was this Jewish wine merchant who'd made the switch to Protestantism. And his mom? Maria Calvelli-Adorno, with her fiery Corsican-Italian roots, was a real singer who could knock your socks off. Growing up in that vibe, no surprise he tur...

  Introduction In simplest of terms, the evolution of sociology is rooted in the visions of various individuals who wanted to study human behavior, the formulation of societies, and the reasons behind their transformation. From the 1800s and until now, such thinkers have provided us with unparalleled insights. Instead of stating the thinkers pretending in form of paragraphs, given below is the efficient timeline of all the prominent thinkers and the pivotal milestones in sociology. The First Thinkers (1800s) Theodor Adorno (1903-1969) and Max Horkeimer (1895-1969) – During the early 1800s, known to be the pioneers of sociological research and the inter-war period. Auguste Comte (1798-1857) – Credited to be ‘The Father of Sociology’, he asserted the fact that society can be studied scientifically. Harriet  Martineau (1802-1876) – The first female sociologist who passionately fought social injustice and marked an active interest in the disenfranchised groups. Herbert Spencer (...