Herbert Marcuse (philosopher)

Herbert Marcuse was a German-American philosopher and social theorist associated with the Frankfurt School of critical theory. He is best known for his critiques of industrial society, capitalism, and modern consumerism. Marcuse argued that advanced industrial societies create a "one-dimensional" way of thinking that suppresses critical thought and genuine human freedom. He advocated for radical social change and the liberation of human potential through reevaluating values and embracing alternative ways of living. His influential works, like "One-Dimensional Man," explored how technology and culture could be harnessed for liberation rather than repression. Marcuse's ideas significantly influenced 1960s counterculture and political movements.