This work investigates the potential for a critical theory of world society by reconstructing the intellectual legacy of the Frankfurt School. Malte Frøslee Ibsen, a scholar specializing in political theory, utilizes a rigorous analytical framework to examine how the Frankfurt School's core tenets can be applied to contemporary global issues. By categorizing the tradition into four distinct paradigms, the author argues for a renewed methodology in addressing the complexities of international justice and social structures.

Scholars in the field of political philosophy identify this text as a significant contribution to the ongoing discourse regarding the applicability of critical theory to global governance. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for an audience familiar with continental philosophy and social theory.