In Developing Their Critical Theory, the Founding Scholars of the Institute

question 18

Multiple Choice

In developing their critical theory, the founding scholars of The Institute of Social Research or "The Frankfurt School" ______.

• A) rejected the ideas of Max Weber because they conflicted with Marxism
• B) critiqued the economic effects on culture
• C) rejected the psychological ideas of Sigmund Freud because they conflicted sociology
• D) theorized without conducting empirical research

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