Max Horkheimer (February 14, 1895 – July 7, 1973) was a German Jewish
philosopher and
sociologist who was famous for his work in
critical theory as a member of the '
Frankfurt School' of social research. His most important works include
The Eclipse of Reason (1947), "Between Philosophy and Social Science" (1930–1938) and, in collaboration with
Theodor Adorno,
The Dialectic of Enlightenment (1947). Through the Frankfurt School, Horkheimer planned, supported and made other significant works possible.