The Association for Adorno Studies
The goal of the association is to foster inquiry into Adorno’s thought and to make the results of this research available to a community of scholars. Given Adorno’s interest in and contributions to the history of philosophy, epistemology, phenomenology, existentialism, ontology, aesthetics, critical and social theory, and other areas besides, we believe it is of paramount importance to constitute an association that allows not only for a gathering of scholars, but also establishes a presence in the academic community, and ultimately, in light of Adorno’s own sensibilities, supports a means for theoretical and practical possibilities as yet unimagined. The association actively encourages interdisciplinary conversation in the hopes of creating synergies for new lines of research that can ultimately prove important for novel disciplinary concerns. Finally, the association takes seriously Adorno’s aspirations for social change and hopes to encourage and provide a means for engagement with the world at large.
The association was founded by Martin Shuster and Kathy Kiloh in 2011.
Its current president and vice president is Surti Singh and Pierre-François Noppen, respectively.
Home page photo by Brian O’Connor.
I’d like to see Adorno Studies have a blog line like the Heidegger Circle (of which I am a member). HC is set up via googlegroups.com to allow on-line dialog between members. Although the discussion comes and goes, there’s sometimes very lively scholarly dialog & frequent book announcements. I’m sure TW & Max could spark on-line dialog, too, if there was a format. And HC only charges me $15.00/yr. to be a member! I’d also like to contribute to your journal, if it’s accepting submissions. I’m afraid I couldn’t make the Dublin conference (not having copnference funding!). But if there were an on-lne venue, I’m sure I’d contribute. Thanks for being there.
Eric D. Meyer
ericdavismeyer@gmail.com
Eric – we have thought about having an ‘Open Thread’ tab on this blog. Would that be something you might be interested in? (Martin)
Greetings from Portland, Oregon. I’d like to ask if you have any ideas about where the 2019 conference might be. I’d also like to know if you welcome university affiliations on any level?
Thanks!
Hello,
i’d like to know if there is an email adress on which i can contact you. Its about a international conference at university wuppertal in Germany.
You can feel free to write to either one of us and we’ll post (Kathy and Martin)
it is nice to know this community. I am a Ph.D. student doing research on Adorno’s social theory at Fudan University. I hope I can join this group.
Hello Hailong,
Thanks for being in touch. I am happy to add your email to the mailing list of this blog. That way you can track our activities and Adorno-related publications and other events. If you wish to attend a meeting (such as next year’s meeting, it would be important that you get in touch with the organizer, Estelle Ferrarese, see the post about next year’s meeting). Our meetings tend to be small and a very good opportunity to hear and to meet scholars in the field.
I hope that is helpful.
All the best,
Pierre-François
I have added your email. You should receive an email that invites you to change your password. If not, please let me know.
Hello there!
I’m truly inspired by the mission of your association to delve into Adorno’s thought and foster interdisciplinary scholarly engagement. It’s incredible how you’re bringing together diverse perspectives to explore theoretical and practical possibilities, aligning so closely with Adorno’s own vision for social change.
A huge shout-out to Martin Shuster, Kathy Kiloh, Surti Singh, and Pierre-François Noppen for spearheading such an impactful initiative! I’d love to stay updated on your activities and join the conversation. Could you please add me to your mailing list?
On a side note, I’ve recently completed my studies, focusing on ‘The Role of the Culture Industry in the Production of Repression Mechanisms: In T.W. Adorno’s Minima Moralia’ and am on the lookout for a mentor to guide my upcoming PhD project related to this theme. If this resonates with anyone reading this, I’d be thrilled to connect and explore potential collaborations!
Thanks for fostering such an enriching community!