Correspondence with Horkheimer, Max
Extent and Medium
55 letters
Biographical History
Prof. Dr. Max Horkheimer (1895-1973) was an eminent Jewish-German philosopher and sociologist who was famous for his work on critical theory, a school of thought, and as a leading representative of the Frankfurt School of social research.
Scope and Content
Documenting the close relationship between Horkheimer and Alfred Wiener the correspondence concerns various subjects including: exchange and discussion of published materials; support of The Wiener Library’s eyewitness testimony project and Horkheimer’s Library membership; coordination of meetings; and a publication of documents of Holocaust victim Philipp Manes. Contained is a memo by Alfred Wiener on a meeting with Horkheimer (November 20, 1960) and the latter’s view on German youth.
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- Horkheimer, Max