Bourgeois Quote by Max Horkheimer
“The disparagement of empirical evidence in favor of a metaphysical world of illusion has its origin in the conflicy between the emancipated individual of bourgeois society and his fate within that society.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Dialectic of Enlightenment by Max Horkheimer & The Adorno, 1944
Critique of rejecting empirical evidence for metaphysical illusion, rooted in bourgeois individualism versus societal fate.
In simple terms: Rejecting facts for illusion stems from class tension.
Key Takeaway
Question the basis of your beliefs.
Themes
philosophy
class
knowledge
illusion
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
theoretical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- political analysis
- personal belief formation
Key Concepts
critical theory
metaphysics
sociology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does class influence what we accept as truth?
- Can individuals transcend societal fate?
A Different Perspective
The argument may overlook individual agency beyond class structures.
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