SynopsisCarl R. Trueman's To Change All Worlds: Critical Theory from Marx to Marcuse cuts through the confusion, offering a clear path to better understanding this influential school of thought. Trueman masterfully charts the theory's history from its philosophical roots in Hegel, Marx, Korsch, Lukács, Reich, and Marcuse to its modern cultural aspirations. To Change All Worlds equips the reader to discern critical theory's development, grasp irs diverse forms, and navigate its profound impact on society., Critical theory has many faces; its complexities and nuances present a challenge to those seeking to engage with its thought. In order to understand critical theory today, we must first understand its origins, its development, and its consequences. To Change All Worlds: Critical Theory from Marx to Marcuse by Carl R. Trueman is an accessible introduction to the history and development of critical theory. From Hegel and Marx, to Korsch and Lukacs, to the Frankfurt School, to Wilhelm Reich and Herbert Marcuse--Trueman focuses on the key figures of critical theory, positioning them within their historical context and tracing the development of critical theory through its various movements, evolutions, nuances, and consequences., To Change All Worlds: Critical Theory from Marx to Marcuse by Carl R. Trueman is an accessible introduction to the history and development of critical theory. From Hegel and Marx, to Korsch and Lukács, to the Frankfurt School, to Wilhelm Reich and Herbert Marcuse--Trueman focuses on the key figures of critical theory, positioning them within their historical context and tracing the development of critical theory through its various movements, evolutions, nuances, and consequences.