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February 21, 2026European Journal of Social Theory

Hyper-functional social integration: On terminal alienation and estrangement in the works of Adorno

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LRLachlan Ross

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Analyzes alienation and social integration in the works of Adorno and Marx, suggesting a need for deeper exploration of alienation concepts.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the evolution of alienation concepts in Marx's work, particularly post-1850, and Adorno's interpretation.
  • Literary analysis of Marx's texts, especially post-1850 works.
  • Critical examination of Adorno's interpretations of Marx's theories.
  • Comparative analysis of the young and mature Marx's views on alienation and integration.
  • The mature Marx offers a more relevant framework for understanding alienation than the early Marx.
  • Adorno critiques the young Marx's solutions as inadequate for resolving alienation.
  • The paper argues for a re-evaluation of social integration in the context of alienation scholarship.

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Lachlan Ross (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994d42873532290d021e04https://doi.org/10.1177/13684310261418577
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