Herbert Marcuse (1898-1979) was a member of the Frankfurt School, a leading figure of 1960s counter-culture, and a fundamental character for the New Left. His ideas and theories, inspired by a rich fusion of Marxian and Freudian thought, exert a strong influence on contemporary thinking about activism, emancipation, and political resistance. He was also a student of Martin Heidegger in the late 1920s and engaged deeply with philosophy throughout his career.
The Marcusean Mind is an outstanding survey and assessment of Marcuse''s thought. Beginning with a thorough introduction to Marcuse''s life and work, thirty-nine chapters by an international and interdisciplinary team of contributors are organised into five clear parts:
- Intellectual Ecosystems of Marcuse
- Reason and Sensibilities
- Futures and Utopias
- Contemporary Movements
- Counterrevolutions, Neo-Liberalism, and Fascism
These sections each contain a short introduct