Technology as a Means of Human Liberation in the Perspective of Herbert Marcuse

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Dismas Kwirinus
Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Teologi Widya Sasana Malang, Indonesia
Pius Pandor
Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Teologi Widya Sasana Malang, Indonesia
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8496-9614
Petrus Yuniarto
University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Licentiate Program in Major Pastoral Theology, Philippines
http://orcid.org/0009-0002-3812-5186

DOI:

10.47043/ijipth.v5i2.73
Keywords: Herbert Marcuse, Human Liberation, Industry, Power, Technology
The focus of this research examines technology as a means of human liberation from the perspective of Herbert Marcuse. This research aims to investigate and look at new technology, namely technology that leads to the goal of complete human development. The development of human dignity is the goal of technology because technology is a means of human liberation to achieve its fullness. Technology is not a means of domination in various areas of life. Researchers used descriptive qualitative methods and critical reading of texts. Based on critical reading of the text, the researcher analyzes and combines materials related to Herbert Marcuse's views on One Dimensional Man. The findings in this research are that Marcuse does not reject technology because of the close relationship between technology and human development. Although it cannot be denied that industrial society, with its technology, oppresses humans, it does not invite humans to return to the pre-industrial or pre-technical era. Instead, it continues to turn to the liberating capabilities of technology and industrialization.

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  • Dismas Kwirinus ( Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Teologi Widya Sasana Malang )
    Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Teologi Widya Sasana Malang, Indonesia
  • Pius Pandor ( Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Teologi Widya Sasana Malang )
    Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Teologi Widya Sasana Malang, Indonesia
  • Petrus Yuniarto ( University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Licentiate Program in Major Pastoral Theology )
    University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Licentiate Program in Major Pastoral Theology, Philippines

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