marcuse

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Noun marcuse has 1 sense

Marcuse, Herbert Marcuse - United States political philosopher (born in Germany) concerned about the dehumanizing effects of capitalism and modern technology (1898-1979)
--₁ is a kind of philosopher

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Marcuse

Definition

1. noun: A proper noun referring to Herbert Marcuse, a German-American philosopher and sociologist.

2. noun: A proprietary term for a library system used by schools and libraries.

Sense 1: Proper Noun (Herbert Marcuse)

Herbert Marcuse was a prominent figure in the Frankfurt School of critical theory. He is widely known for his works on the Frankfurt School's concept of "One-Dimensional Man" and his critique of advanced industrial societies.

Sample Sentence:

"In his book 'Eros and Civilization,' Marcuse explores the role of sexuality within the repressive tendencies of capitalist societies."

Sense 2: Noun (Library System)

Marcuse is a proprietary term for a library system primarily used by schools and libraries to manage their collections, circulation, and cataloging.

Sample Sentence:

"The new Marcuse library system implemented by our school greatly improved the efficiency of book checkouts and returns."