The Historical Construction of the "Logic of Collapse": A Textual Analysis of Adorno's Early and Middle Philosophy

Author: Zhang Liang
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book employs a deep historical interpretation method, based on a thorough grasp of primary sources and extensive existing research, to conduct pioneering textual analyses of Adorno's major philosophical works from the 1930s to the early 1960s. It reveals for the first time the intellectual journey of "the logic of collapse," a concept unknown to the domestic academic community. The book particularly highlights the deep theoretical logic behind Adorno's critique of Kierkegaard, Husserl, and Hegel's philosophies, thereby opening a clear path to navigate the labyrinth of The Negative Dialectic. Methodologically, this book completely breaks away from the outdated models of domestic Western Marxist philosophy research, situating Adorno within the specific historical and intellectual contexts in which he lived and thought. It authentically portrays Adorno's critical and inheritant relationship with the mainstream of German modern philosophy, setting an exemplary standard for the in-depth and healthy development of Western Marxist philosophy research in China.