ADORNO, THEODOR W., 1903 to 1969

Theodor W. Adorno

German philosopher, sociologist and theorist.

Books
2
Editions tracked
3
First editions
1
Nationality
United States, Switzerland
Born
Frankfurt, 1903
Died
Visp, 1969

Theodor W. Adorno wrote 2 books we track between 1951 and 1970; in publication order they begin with Minima Moralia (1951).

Life

About Theodor W. Adorno

Writer

Known as
philosopher, composer, musicologist, sociologist
Genres
classical music
Movement
Frankfurt School, 20th-century classical music, continental philosophy
Citizenship
United States, Germany, German Empire

Background

Educated at
Merton College, Goethe University Frankfurt
Influenced by
Walter Benjamin, Max Horkheimer, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche, Immanuel Kant
Buried
Frankfurt Main Cemetery

Awards and honours

  • Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt (1963)

Notable works

From Wikidata (CC0); Wikipedia has articles on Theodor W. Adorno in 77 languages.

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Reading guide

Theodor W. Adorno books in order

In publication order

  1. 1Minima Moralia1951
  2. 2Aesthetic Theory1970
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1970Asthetische TheorieSuhrkamp
Books and editions

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What order should I read Theodor W. Adorno's books in?

In publication order they begin with Minima Moralia (1951), then Aesthetic Theory (1970). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Theodor W. Adorno's first book?

The earliest book we list is Minima Moralia, first published in 1951.

When was Theodor W. Adorno born?

Theodor W. Adorno was born in 1903 and died in 1969.

How many Theodor W. Adorno books does MyVolumes track?

We track 2 books by Theodor W. Adorno across 3 editions, 1 of them first edition.

What awards has Theodor W. Adorno won?

Theodor W. Adorno has won Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt (1963), according to Wikidata.