Leo Lowenthal was a German-American sociologist and critical theorist who significantly contributed to the study of mass culture and its effects on society.
Herbert Marcuse, a German-American philosopher and sociologist, was a prominent figure in the Frankfurt School, known for his critical theory and advocacy for radical politics, influencing the New Left movement.
Max Horkheimer was a German philosopher and sociologist who co-founded the influential Frankfurt School, a critical theory institution that analyzed society and culture through a Marxist lens.