PREMIUM: Max Horkheimer (b.1895)

In the quiet stillness of reflection, we explore the depths of Max Horkheimer’s profound critiques on the trajectory of modern thought. Our journey traverses the harsh landscapes of reason turned instrument of oppression, as revealed in the Dialectic of Enlightenment, and delves deeper into the Eclipse of Reason, where reasons transformation into a mechanistic tool unravels. In the gentle embrace of the night, we reflect on the emancipatory potential of critical theory that Horkheimer champions, seeking to transform not only our understanding but also the fabric of society itself. Let us drift into a contemplative reverie, where ideas float like soft clouds in a dusk-laden sky, inviting us to rethink the power of reason as a beacon of liberation.This episode is hosted by William Davis. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm

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Big ideas, softly spoken. Unwind with the lives and ideas of the world’s great thinkers—told softly, slowly, and with care. Each episode offers a gentle journey through the reflections of a single philosopher: from the quiet ethics of Confucius to the inner doubts of Descartes, the radical hope of Spinoza to the solitude of Simone Weil. Whether you're curious about philosophy or simply seeking calm at day’s end, Sleep with Philosophy offers a peaceful place to listen, wonder, and let go. Subscribe now, or listen ad-free with Whisper Premium at www.whisper.fm.