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“To the degree to which they correspond to the given reality, thought and behavior express a false consciousness, responding to and contributing to the preservation of a false order of facts. And this false consciousness has become embodied in the prevailing technical apparatus which in turn reproduces it.”

Quote by Herbert Marcuse

Book:One-Dimensional Man: Studies in the Ideology of Advanced Industrial Society

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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

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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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