Eros and Civilization
★ 3.8 avg
10 votes
About this book
This is Herbert Marcuse's masterpiece which transfixed youth in the 1960s, convincing the New Left there was hope in revolutionary activity. It's also Marcuse encounter with Signmund Freud, well worth the time to decipher it. Narcuse is optimistic, in that if we tame or transform capitalism, we can fix ourselves. It's a far cry from Freud's pessimistic outlook.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 10 readers · 271 pages · ≈ 5 h 01 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Eros and Civilization?
About ≈ 5 h 01 m — 271 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Eros and Civilization?
271 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Eros and Civilization?
It sits on the Psychology shelves.
Is Eros and Civilization in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Eros and Civilization?
The main characters include Sigmund Freud (1856-1939).
Where does Eros and Civilization take place?
It takes place in 20th century.
Who wrote Eros and Civilization?
Herbert Marcuse.
Time period
20th century
Characters
Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)