Intolerance Quote by Herbert Marcuse
“Liberating tolerance, then, would mean intolerance against movements from the Right, and toleration of movements from the Left.”
About This Quote
Source Book: One-Dimensional Man, Herbert Marcuse, 1964
True tolerance would require rejecting right-wing movements while accepting left-wing ones, exposing a bias.
In simple terms: Equal tolerance demands consistent standards across the political spectrum.
Key Takeaway
Challenge double standards in tolerance.
Themes
politics
philosophy
ethics
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- media criticism
- academic discourse
- public policy debates
Key Concepts
bias
tolerance
ideological consistency
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it possible to be truly impartial in political tolerance?
- How does selective tolerance affect democratic health?
A Different Perspective
Such a stance may itself be intolerant of dissent.
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