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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.” quote by Herbert Marcuse
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“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.”

Herbert Marcuse

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize limits of objectivity.

Themes

philosophy science culture

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical analytical

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • policy making
  • technology development

Key Concepts

epistemology critical theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your worldview shape your research?
  • Can science be truly universal?
A Different Perspective

Science can strive for broader perspectives.

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