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Ideologies / Orthodox Marxist / Herbert Marcuse
Herbert Marcuse — ink portrait
§ The minds · 1898–1979 · Germany / US · Philosopher

Herbert Marcuse

One-dimensional man

Philosopher of the New Left.

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The Frankfurt School philosopher whose 'One-Dimensional Man' and 'Eros and Civilization' made him the intellectual hero of the 1960s New Left.

social

Liberationist progressive, icon of 1960s radicalism.

economic

Common ownership to free society from 'surplus repression.'

governance

Great Refusal — radical opposition outside the system.

Notable for
  • 'One-Dimensional Man'
  • Guru of the New Left
  • 'The Great Refusal'
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