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One-Dimensional Man (Beacon Press, 1964)

Herbert Marcuse · c. 1964

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  1. The people recognize themselves in their commodities; they find their soul in their automobile, hi-fi set, split-level home, kitchen equipment.
  2. Under the rule of a repressive whole, liberty can be made into a powerful instrument of domination.

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