“By virtue of the way it has organized its technological base, contemporary industrial society tends to be totalitarian. For "totalitarian" is not only a terroristic political coordination of society, but also a non-terroristic economic-technical coordination which operates through the manipulation of needs by vested interests.”
Quote by Herbert Marcuse
Work
One-Dimensional Man: Studies in the Ideology of Advanced Industrial Society
This book delves into the philosophical implications of living in an advanced industrial society, exploring the effects on human freedom and individuality. It examines the role of ideology in shaping the modern world and the consequences of a one-dimensional existence. more
Author
Herbert Marcuse
Herbert Marcuse was a German-American philosopher born on July 19, 1898, and died on June 29, 1979. He was one of the leading figures of the Frankfurt School and is known for his work on cultural criticism and social theory. more
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