DISTINCTIONS IN CRITICAL THEORY: MARCUSE AND THE FRANKFURT SCHOOL

Abstract

In this text we present Herbert Marcuse’s journey through Frankfurt School, whose foundation celebrates its first centenary this year. First, we de- scribe the interweaving of Marcuse’s life with the history of the Institute of Social Research at Frankfurt University. After this, we comment on production of Marcuse as a member of the Institute, and, finally, we examine his works after he was formally dismissed from the Institute but remained loyal to the guiding principles of Critical Theory.
Keywords: Aesthetic dimension. Drives theory. Eros. Emancipation. Freedom.