1903 - 1969
Theodor W. Adorno was a German philosopher, sociologist, and musicologist born on September 11, 1903, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. He was a key figure in the Frankfurt School of critical theory and is known for his critiques of culture and society, particularly regarding the effects of mass culture and the culture industry. Adorno's influential works include "Dialectic of Enlightenment" and "Minima Moralia," where he explored themes of capitalism, authority, and art.