In his most important work; Max Horkheimer surveys and demonstrates the gradual ascendancy of Reason in Western philosophy; its eventual total application to all spheres of life; and what he considers its present reified domination. First published in 1947; Horkheimer here explores the ways in Nazism - that most irrational of political movements - had co-opted ideas of rationality for its own ends. Ultimately; the book is a warning of the ways this might happen again and; as such; this is a book that has never appeared more timely.
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0 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Ulla och LR BrostroemRather good - but much is stolen from his own book "War as I saw it".2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. What Would Patton Do?By Albert A. NofiA summary of the review on StrategyPage.Com'Prof. Daniel (Elliott School of International Affairs); who has written a number of papers on the problem of reconciling “traditional†ideas on strategy and war with the present apparently “non-traditional†threats; gives us a critical selection of writings by George S. Patton that offer insights into the general’s method of analysis. So while the seven papers address such matters as “Why Men Fight?†(1927); “Mechanized Warfare†(1933); “The Desert Training Corps†(1942); and even “The Form and Use of the Saber†(1913); they reveal how Patton researched; organized; and prepared his thoughts; helping to give us a look at a brilliant mind tackling a thorny problem. Daniel’s commentary; and an interesting essay by Mrs. Patton on the general’s reading; strengthen our look at the general’s methodology. We learn; for example; that during the preparations for Operation Torch; the landings in North Africa in November of 1942; Patton read about local history and culture; including The Quran; to better understand the region and avoid mistakes in coping with its inhabitants; an idea that might have been useful for some more recent American political and military planners.'For the full review; see StrategyPage.Com3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. I enjoy reading anything about General PattonBy Kathy CapacciI enjoy reading anything about General Patton; but most books seem to rehash his biography or are quite technical. This book instead explores his writings on the meaning of war and his study of strategy and tactics. I didn't realize how deeply intellectually curious he was and how this shaped his career. He really sought out and explored philosophical questions about war. I enjoyed Dr Daniels writing style; although it seems aimed at a professional audience; the book flowed well and kept my interest.
