Marcuse

Herbert Marcuse was a 20th-century philosopher associated with Critical Theory and the Frankfurt School. He analyzed how modern society, through technology, mass media, and consumer culture, often shapes individuals' thoughts and desires, leading to conformity and suppressing critical thinking. Marcuse believed that true freedom requires challenging these societal influences and fostering individual consciousness and revolutionary change. His work emphasizes the importance of critical awareness to achieve authentic human emancipation, encouraging people to question dominant norms and envision a society centered on genuine fulfillment and social justice.