Community Quote by Herbert Marcuse
“The web of domination has become the web of Reason itself, and this society is fatally entangled in it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: One-Dimensional Man by Herbert Marcuse, 1964
Reason becomes a tool of domination, entangling society in its own logic and limiting critical thought.
In simple terms: Reason can imprison society itself.
Key Takeaway
Question the assumptions behind dominant rationality.
Themes
philosophy
politics
critical theory
society
Mood
analytical
philosophical
Type
theoretical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- political activism
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Dialectics
ideology critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance reason with other ways of knowing?
- What alternatives exist to dominant rational discourse?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on rationality may ignore emotional and cultural dimensions.
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