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Herbert Marcuse

(1898–1979) Philosopher Germany

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Herbert Marcuse was a philosopher from Germany, best known for One-Dimensional Man.

Quick Facts About Herbert Marcuse

Born
July 19, 1898
Died
July 29, 1979
Nationality
Germany
Profession
Philosopher
Notable works
One-Dimensional Man
Known for
Eros and Civilization, One-Dimensional Man, A Critique of Pure Tolerance, Counterrevolution and Revolt, Existentialistische Marx-Interpretation
Spouse
Inge Neumann

About Herbert Marcuse

Herbert Marcuse was a German and American philosopher, social critic, and political theorist, associated with the Frankfurt School of critical theory. Born in Berlin, Marcuse studied at the Friedrich Wilhelm University of Berlin and then at the University of Freiburg, where he received his PhD under the supervision of Martin Heidegger. He was a prominent figure in the Frankfurt-based Institute for Social Research, which later became known as the Frankfurt School. In his written works, he criticized capitalism, modern technology, Soviet Communism, and popular culture, arguing that they represent new forms of social control.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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