With a foreword by Douglas Kellner. This poetically written text is the testament of Herbert Marcuse (1896-1979), one of the most well-known and radical philosophers of the 20th century.

It is the final touches he puts on his vision for the liberation of humanity, summarizing his contributions while also revealing the limitations of his thought. It is one of his most vibrant, condensed, and expressive works.

At the same time, it is the essence of the aesthetic theory of the so-called Frankfurt School, whose key thinkers fled Nazi Germany and sought refuge in America until the storm passed.

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