Book · 1955 · Civilization
Eros and Civilization
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They've been writing books about it since the I mean Eros and Civilization by Herbert Marquis came out in like the 60s or something like that.
The best things said about it
He wrote this book called Eros and civilization.
He wrote a bunch of books uh coincidentally he was also influential when it comes to queer theory he wrote this book called Eros and civilization he wrote a book called one dimensional man But all these things that we're seeing in reality here in in society now these things are all at least outlined in in leftist theory books.
They've been writing books about it since the I mean Eros and Civilization by Herbert Marquis came out in like the 60s or something like that These are these Arguments for intergenerational relationships have been made by queer theorists for the better part of 50 years.
Why people recommend it
Herbert Marcuse's book Eros and Civilization offers a philosophical critique and exploration of social rules, human drives, and psychoanalytic theory. The title frequently surfaced on Timcast IRL, where Tim Pool and his co-hosts used the work to critique modern leftist thought and cultural trends. The host argued that many contemporary developments in society, including specific arguments advanced by queer theorists regarding intergenerational relationships, were already outlined decades ago in Marcuse's writing from the 1960s. Phil Labonte also joined the discussion on the show, pointing to the same text to highlight how radical philosophical arguments have persisted and evolved over a span of fifty years. While the commentators acknowledged the historical influence and legacy of the book, their overall evaluation was heavily critical, characterizing the text as a source of deviant social theory that helped pave the way for current ideological shifts. Through these repeated mentions on the podcast, the speakers attempted to connect modern cultural debates back to mid-century academic philosophy, positioning Marcuse's work as a foundational text driving ongoing political and social transformations.
Every mention
Tim Pool he wrote this book called AOS and civilization which is full of just just deviant 2
“he wrote this book called AOS and civilization which is full of just just deviant”
“he wrote this book called Eros and civilization”
Phil Labonte they've been writing books about it since the I mean Eros and Civilization by Herbert Marquis came out in l… 1
“they've been writing books about it since the I mean Eros and Civilization by Herbert Marquis came out in like the 60s or something like that”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker2
“He wrote a bunch of books uh coincidentally he was also influential when it comes to queer theory he wrote this book called Eros and civilization he wrote a book called one dimensional man But all these things that we're seeing in reality here in in society now these things are all at least outlined in in leftist theory books”
“They've been writing books about it since the I mean Eros and Civilization by Herbert Marquis came out in like the 60s or something like that These are these Arguments for intergenerational relationships have been made by queer theorists for the better part of 50 years”
