Description
This seminal work critiques both capitalist and communist societies, arguing that advanced industrial society creates false needs, integrating individuals into a one-dimensional system that suppresses critical thought and genuine freedom. Marcuse contends that this system perpetuates itself through technological rationality and mass media, leading to a conformist and uncritical populace. The book is classified under philosophy and social criticism and is a non-Fiction work. It is not considered a work of Fiction. This work is recognized for its profound analysis of the ways in which advanced industrial societies can limit individual freedom and critical thought, offering readers a critical perspective on the socio-political structures that shape modern life. Marcuse’s arguments have been influential in various fields, including philosophy, sociology, and political science, and continue to be relevant in discussions about consumerism, technology, and social control.
