Political Terror in the Age of Global Modernity: Adorno's Critical Theory of Totalitarianism Revisited

This article explores Adorno's critical theory of totalitarianism in the age of global modernity. According to his model, modern totalitarian ideologies, regimes and movements are distinct in their ‘ruthless arbitrariness’. They aim at exterminating ‘others’ and, ultimately, at eradicating the...

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Main Author: Rensmann, Lars (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2011
In: Politics, religion & ideology
Year: 2011, Volume: 12, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-26
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)