The Aesthetic Dimension: Toward a Critique of Marxist Aesthetics (English and German Edition)

Developing a concept briefly introduced in __Counterrevolution and Revolt__, Marcuse here addresses the shortcomings of Marxist aesthetic theory and explores a dialectical aesthetic in which art functions as the conscience of society. Marcuse argues that art is the only form or expression that can take up where religion and philosophy fail and contends that aesthetics offers the last refuge for two-dimensional criticism in a one-dimensional society.

developing A Concept Briefly Introduced In Counterrevolution And Revolt, Marcuse Here Addresses The Shortcomings Of A Marxist Aesthetic Theory And Explores A Dialectical Aesthetic In Which Art Functions As The Conscience Of Society. Marcuse Argues That Art Is The Only Form Of Expression That Can Take Up Where Religion And Philosophy Fail And Contends That Aesthetic Offers The Last Refuge For Two-dimensional Criticism In A One-dimensional Society.

Cover......Page 1 Title Page......Page 2 Copyright......Page 3 Table of Contents......Page 4 Acknowledgments......Page 6 Preface......Page 8 I......Page 14 II......Page 35 III......Page 53 IV......Page 67 V......Page 75 Conclusion......Page 84 Notes......Page 88 Bibliography......Page 94 Index......Page 96