Abstract

CABALLERO RODRIGUEZ, Beatriz. La Teoría Crítica como género. Valenciana [online]. 2011, vol.4, n.7, pp.32-52. ISSN 2007-2538.  https://doi.org/10.15174/rv.v0i7.271.

This article argues that, based on the distinctiveness and the aim of Critical Theory, traditional classifications are inappropriate. Existing genre classifications are insufficient and counterproductive. It is my contention that Critical Theory becomes more than a banner to group together the work of the members of the Frankfurt School; it refers to the idiosyncratic nature of their work in relation to the combination of their aim, their methodology, as well as its content and style. It is on account of the conjunction of these features that Critical Theory constitutes a genre in its own right. By acknowledging this, its discourse becomes empowered and empowering, for it situates itself in a position of challenge and defiance in reference to established patterns of thought and expression.

Keywords : Critical Theory; Frankfurt School; Genre; Adorno; Horkheimer; Marcuse.

        · abstract in Spanish     · text in Spanish     · Spanish ( pdf )