Concepts Quote by Herbert Marcuse
“Precisely because Galilean science is, in the formation of its concepts, the technic of a specific Lebenswelt , it does not and cannot transcend this Lebenswelt . It remains essentially within the basic experiential framework and within the universe of ends set by this reality.”
About This Quote
Source Book: One-Dimensional Man, 1964
Science is rooted in its cultural context and cannot fully escape its lived world.
In simple terms: Science is culturally bound.
Recognize limits of objectivity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy making
- technology development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your worldview shape your research?
- Can science be truly universal?
Science can strive for broader perspectives.