Herbert Marcuse

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Biography: Herbert Marcuse (/mɑːrˈkuːzə/ mar-KOO-zə; German: [maʁˈkuːzə]; July 19, 1898 – July 29, 1979) was a German–American philosopher, social critic, and political theorist, associated with the Frankfurt School of critical theory. Born in Berlin, Marcuse studied at Berlin's Friedrich Wilhelm University and then at Freiburg, where he received his Ph.D. He was a prominent figure in the Frankfurt-based Institute for Social Research, which later became known as the Frankfurt School. In his written works, he criticized capitalism, modern technology, Soviet Communism, and popular culture, arguing that they represent new forms of social control.

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Place of Birth: Not available

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Birthday: July 19, 1898

Age: 126 years old

Gender: Male

Deathday: July 29, 1979

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Obszönität als Gesellschaftskritik?
Herbert's Hippopotamus: Marcuse and Revolution in Paradise
ORG
The Exiles
Anatomy of Violence
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