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The Frankfurt School's Theory of Alienation
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Which of the following is a key concept in the Frankfurt School's theory of alienation?
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Reification, commodification, and instrumental reason are all key concepts in the Frankfurt School's theory of alienation. Reification refers to the process by which social relations and human qualities are transformed into things. Commodification refers to the process by which goods and services are produced for exchange rather than for use. Instrumental reason refers to the type of rationality that is focused on efficiency and control.