Herbert Marcuse

Herbert Marcuse was a German-American philosopher linked to Marxism and the Frankfurt School of Critical Theory. He sought to critique society by combining Marxist ideas with elements of existentialism and psychoanalysis. Marcuse believed that advanced industrial societies suppress human freedom and creativity. He argued for the potential of revolutionary change and a more liberated society by challenging existing norms and values. His most notable work, "One-Dimensional Man," critiques how consumerism and technology can limit critical thought and genuine human needs, emphasizing the importance of imagining alternative futures for societal transformation.