“Critical theory” by G. Marcuse: Metaphysics as a means of politics

The article discusses the “critical theory” of G. Marcuse. Its essence is to synthesize metaphysical philosophy, science and ideology, thus creating a political theory that can become a means and goal of political struggle. Science, permeated with metaphysics, Marcuse concludes, will inevitably be politicized, turn into ideology and politics, since its goal will be to develop historical alternatives, social projects of the future. In this case, the values postulated by metaphysics must be transformed into the technical capabilities of the new society. In fact, this is an act of liberation: genuine philosophy frees thinking from the enslavement of society.