Profession: Philosopher
Biography: Herbert Marcuse was a German-American philosopher and sociologist, who was a prominent member of the Frankfurt School and made substantial contributions to critical theory. He is best known for his work in social philosophy, the critique of capitalism, and his influential writings on the role of culture and technology in modern societies.
In his book Eros and Civilization (1955), Marcuse combined the ideas of Sigmund Freud and Karl Marx to propose a new understanding of the relationship between desire, repression, and social change. He argued that the liberation of human desires could lead to a more just and fulfilling society, rather than being a source of disorder and chaos.
Marcuse's influential work One-Dimensional Man (1964) analyzed the ways in which advanced industrial societies produce conformity and suppress critical thought, leading to a flattened, one-dimensional existence that stifles human potential and creativity.
Born: July 18, 1898
Birthplace: Berlin, Germany
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
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