Abstract
With his critical theory of resonance, Hartmut Rosa has proposed the basis of a model for normatively
criticizing and practically addressing the consequences of social acceleration, and its inherent tendency
towards growth and innovation. This model has brought a fresh perspective to Critical Theory, offering a
framework to examine a dynamic that permeates virtually all social activities. However, it has also been
associated with certain characteristics that could potentially justify two labels always reproached by Critical
Theory: paternalism and totalitarianism. To contribute to the ongoing debates sparked by Rosa's work, this
article aims to demonstrate how Rosa's approach actively seeks to avoid these accusations, primarily by
incorporating the concept of Weltbeziehung [relationships with the world].