The Influence of Sigmund Freud’s Theory of Psychoanalysis on the Theodor Adorno’s Philosophical and Educational Works

Authors: Bryzhnik V*

DOI: 10.23880/mhrij-16000174

Volume 6, Issue 2

Abstract

The article examines the use of the Sigmund Freud’s psychological legacy as the founder of the theory of psychoanalysis by the German philosopher Theodor Adorno, a representative of critical theory. It was found that the Sigmund Freud’s works played the role of maker of such knowledge, which was used for identify social and psychological reasons of the mastery of social ideology by the collective consciousness of society. On the other hand, Sigmund Freud’s theory of psychoanalysis was helped Theodor Adorno to identify the spiritual energy of the new individual that can be used in new educational activities. This energy becomes necessary for educational upbringing of the future conscious citizen of a democratic state.

Keywords: Theory of Psychoanalysis; Totalitarian Society; Ideology; Individual; Self; Education; Upbringing; Democracy

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