MORAL PHILOSOPHY OF T. ADORNO: FROM CRITICAL THEORY TO MODERN PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

The task of philosophy according to Adorno is comprehension universality and normativity. In spite conceptual thinking debunked in negative philosophy, remains devoted modernity project. His original philosophical adherent presents an interesting constellation ethical ideas, concepts moral around which a certain model practical rationality can be constructed. purpose this article the construction Adorno. Ideas his essays on morality are analyzed perspective normativity foundations critical theory from first generation Frankfurt School discourse ethics contemporary philosophy. author outlines divergence between Adorno’s matter justification implemented formal procedure communication. Following Kant’s foundation provides richer account controversies subject theory. elucidates ambiguity concept “inner dialectic morality”. He rejects abstract reveals its repressive features. Instead he puts humanity center examination. Morality defined as law equality, justified by reasoning appears abstract. contrast draws attention impulse invokes deed. Dialectic unfolds opposition impulse, solidarity, affection towards others one hand, autonomy equality underlying external side – other. Thus individuality modus source while formalism universalism avoided basis reflection with virtues thinking, humility affection. Moral principles stand for theoretical aspect normativity, impulsion concerns application morality. problem contradiction contextualism elucidated through reconciliation right good.