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 .
Max Horkheimer ( February 14 , 1895 -- July 7 , 1973 ) was a German philosopher and sociologist . He was famous for his work in critical theory as a member of the ` Frankfurt School ' of social research .