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German philosopher, sociologist and theorist (1903–1969)

Also known as: Hektor Rottweiler, Teodor V. Adorno, Theodor Adorno, Theodor Ludwig Adorno-Wellington, Theodor Ludwig Adorno-Wiesengrund, Theodor Ludwig Wiesengrund

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Known works

Minima moralia; reflections from damaged life
Adorno
The Stars Down to Earth
Jargon de l'authenticité
Essays on Music