Marcuse

American  

[mahr-koo-zuh] / mɑrˈku zə /

noun

1. Herbert, 1898–1979, U.S. political and social philosopher, born in Germany.

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Marcuse British  

/ mɑːˈkuːzə /

noun

1. Herbert. 1898–1979, US philosopher, born in Germany. In his later works he analysed the situation of man under monopoly capitalism and the dehumanizing effects of modern technology. His works include Eros and Civilization (1958) and One Dimensional Man (1964)

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Example Sentences

When asked to elaborate, he followed up with a six-page “mission statement” articulating the ideas and sources behind the works, citing Marcuse, Spinoza, Mondrian and more.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2023

Presiding over the store was Mr. Marcuse, readily identifiable during those years with his neck-covering beard.

From Washington Post • May 13, 2022

There is not a single reference to Adorno, Horkheimer, Benjamin or Marcuse.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2021

“This settlement provides significant benefits to class members and future generations of students,” said Deborah Marcuse, a partner with the law firm which represents the plaintiffs.

From Washington Times • Jan. 30, 2020

Julian Marcuse, a contributing editor of Die Heilkunde, a German medical magazine.

From Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why What Medical Writers Say by Allen, Martha Meir