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Rick Roderick - The Self Under Siege - Marcuse and One-Dimensional Man
Rick Roderick, The Self Under Siege, Marcuse and One-Dimensional Man.
This full length video is 4th in the 8-part video lecture series, The Self Under Siege: Philosophy in the Twentieth Century (1993). Rick Roderick (June 16, 1949 - January 18, 2002) was an American professor of philosophy, best known for his lectures for The Teaching Company. A modern day philosopher.
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Lecture Notes:
I. Herbert Marcuse became a pop figure, the philosopher of the 60s. He expressed a key contradiction in modernity. Modernity is "enlightenment", the end of myth and dogma, the power of reason; but it is also the rise of technology, capitalism, specialization, instrumental reason and the return of myth and dogma. The enlightenment built an intellect powerful enough to surrendering dogmatically before the powers of technology. This is the "Dialectic of Enlightenment" as analyzed by Herxheimer and Adorno and popularized by Marcuse.
II. Instrumental rationality, information-based individual reason, leads to irrational outcomes. Individual monologic rationality is not rational in the totality of overall system. How did the force of the love of reason become itself unreasonable? The self cannot escape siege under the sway of instrumental reason alone, it drains the world of meaning and leads to the entwinement of myth and enlightenment. The film "Dr. Strangelove" is one long example of the contradictions outlined by Marcuse.
III. Instrumental reason is the product of a one-dimensional society that produces one-dimensional human beings. Marcuse criticizes our society along at least two dimensions. First, the inner dimension: anxiety, despair, nausea and a massive industry in drugs to deal with these pathologies. A society of addicts. Second, the outer social world: alienation (separation from the subject and the object and the self in Marx's sense); rationalization (bureaucracy and technical action in Weber's sense). These produce a one-dimensional culture or banality which reduces human suffering and human desire to trivia and image.
IV. Such humans have by now become deeply skeptical and cynical about almost everything; in particular, the government and the culture industry. Beyond that, we are becoming skeptical about our history, our meaning, our purpose and the general fate of the species.
V. Marcuse's method of criticism is called internal critique which measures a society against its own historically accumulated concepts and ideals in order to point out the gap between the actual social practices and the principles.
VI. Marcuse also never lost faith in the human species to reconstruct itself, to begin anew. This hope of liberation transcended the field of economics and standard Marxism, as well as the achievements of the so-called free and democratic world of today. He also rested his hope in the possibility of that the self could be won against the odds. Today, unfortunately, this view will seem to many quaint.
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  • @tanha8178
    @tanha8178 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The first time I saw him!

  • @nicolemoschini3817
    @nicolemoschini3817 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent video with the perfect cut from Watts!

    • @BitofNothing
      @BitofNothing 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@nicolemoschini3817 Thank you! 🤗

    • @nicolemoschini3817
      @nicolemoschini3817 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BitofNothing appreciation and acknowledgment served where it is deserved 💯🤌🏼💋 keep it up!! 💜✨🕉️

  • @joem.1262
    @joem.1262 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ⭐️ 💯% True ⭐️

  • @spicturestv
    @spicturestv 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Because we are so convinced of our smallness, we are willing to wreck everything in our natural world. We are not small. We are consciousness itself.

  • @cellopianopoetryhappinesst4326
    @cellopianopoetryhappinesst4326 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    22:04 ego cannot get rid of ego no matter how much time, even to the end of time! 😊😅

  • @cellopianopoetryhappinesst4326
    @cellopianopoetryhappinesst4326 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    20:40 self-contraction; the ruination of real living. In other words ego!

  • @ThomasAlban-o9h
    @ThomasAlban-o9h หลายเดือนก่อน

    We're peopling!! I love Alan! He's so spot on! With a sprinkle of humor. ❤☯️🫶

  • @RedneckRapture
    @RedneckRapture หลายเดือนก่อน

    "We grow out of this world in exactly the same way the apples grow on the apple tree." Sorry, incorrect. The apple tree apples because the apples carry the seed to go and make more apple trees. Humanity, if we spread out into the stars, is not going to create another planet out of a bare star system.

    • @katherinawarren1523
      @katherinawarren1523 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where did the seeds come from?

    • @katherinawarren1523
      @katherinawarren1523 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Also, he’s not referring to other planets. My interpretation of this is that we are just like apples, we grow out of the earth not from a grander place or man. We’re here just like the plants and animals. We should be sharing the earth not lording over it. Especially as we are destroying the earth.

    • @BitofNothing
      @BitofNothing หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is an excerpt from the full video, the other commenter explained it in more detail. But, for example, if you throw apple seeds or humanity into space, you won't get apple trees or more humans. Both apple trees and humans 'spread their seeds' to create more. He's saying grow out of this world, needing the world as part of the process.

  • @jaywest9478
    @jaywest9478 หลายเดือนก่อน

    JK and Alan the two greats love it

  • @dustinmoore811
    @dustinmoore811 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bible:: for you are in the world,, but you are not of the world just as I am not of the world.

  • @John_the_Paul
    @John_the_Paul หลายเดือนก่อน

    "A man who thinks all the time can never think think anything but thought" ahh statement

  • @jenyorozcolondono2512
    @jenyorozcolondono2512 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hermoso

  • @balajib785
    @balajib785 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I will touch there people around the world asking him to save him . This is not by me its universe worning ❤

  • @tonyclifton265
    @tonyclifton265 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "teeth cant bite themselves", "a knife cant cut itself", "fire doesnt burn itself" [chuckles at own genius and deep voice]

  • @ScottLea-es2qw
    @ScottLea-es2qw หลายเดือนก่อน

    It is what it is so just let it be what it is being what more 🙏

  • @ScottLea-es2qw
    @ScottLea-es2qw หลายเดือนก่อน

    👁🤝🙏

  • @lindaw.5836
    @lindaw.5836 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've sense this deep within myself for years and it's profound and emotional to hear it put into such amazing words that this man uses... what a talent. Such deep thinking with eloquent use of words. An actual delight. Enjoy your life.❤

  • @EbbandFlow1234
    @EbbandFlow1234 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a dream with one of those wheels in it. People were coming back to earth in those wheels that spun really fast, and it creates light that transported people back to earth.

  • @ronschwarz186
    @ronschwarz186 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thats's the new spirituality or if you like to call it religion #DaoPantheism

  • @Rob_Mike_Litterst
    @Rob_Mike_Litterst 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you like Alan Watts, this one is as keeper. If you discovered just now Alan Watts, you might read enough to discover his very own fallacies, which made him a Man with insecurities about women, death, life, nature and what encompasses our very own insecurities. He did not pass peacefully, making him even more relatable as a fellow human rather than a prophet.

  • @myrootsgraspNewsoil
    @myrootsgraspNewsoil 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ask yourself “what is here when there’s no problem to solve?” Sit with that experience. Be still and know I am

  • @6lu5ky86
    @6lu5ky86 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We haven't stopped, we've only gotten worse.

  • @babytitan314
    @babytitan314 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The way he thinks about nature, is the way i think about my ppl who suffer and are lost, within the "civilized" world.

  • @charliekoekemoer5570
    @charliekoekemoer5570 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Alan Watts.. Im pretty much sure im im part of a re-incarnation of this most amazing man..❤❤❤

  • @rolandedowdell-grout9687
    @rolandedowdell-grout9687 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a message...so sad what would he say now ?

    • @ER-kr2nu
      @ER-kr2nu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In the 70's it was Vietnam, Watergate, Kent State, Roe vs. Wade, Inflation etc. Nothing changes, it has always been like this, in every decade. It's just the perpetual dance of Yin & Yang. In the 5th century BC Lao Tzu wrote the universe is forever out of control. Just enjoy the show and don't get caught up in the drama. For every bad there is an equal and opposite good. :)

  • @kizzb39
    @kizzb39 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jesus. 🕊️Praise-be to our Lord and Master Jesus Christ ALMIGHTY in Jesus Name - Amen🕊️

  • @yarlkymcfirblatherington9879
    @yarlkymcfirblatherington9879 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do we need a psychiatrist, a phsychologist, a guru, a counseler, a priest, or can we understand for ourselves through close observations of the workings of the mind? At least we are surrounded by plenty of source material. 😅

  • @englishdogs
    @englishdogs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    To think that Watts self-destructed just 2 years later.

  • @oliverpirker5784
    @oliverpirker5784 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    a bit of nothing; erverything?

  • @finalwaveee
    @finalwaveee 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "ITS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY THAT WE LET GO OF OURSELVES AND IT CANT BE DONE". -how beautiful.

  • @TheDeepening718
    @TheDeepening718 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's my nature to love and worship the Devi. I can certainly let go and trust nature.

  • @TheAussieHobo
    @TheAussieHobo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unreal insight. I wish i]de known of him eatlier

  • @ramongeraci
    @ramongeraci 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sirious chap talking here guys..he knows it all.. a reversed priest so to say ..

  • @baharam98
    @baharam98 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    More than 50 years has passed since this talk, and it is still relevant.

    • @sqweed653
      @sqweed653 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It will always be. Some things run deeper than time

  • @ianmorris5501
    @ianmorris5501 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A convenient neighbouring star, I love that.⭐🌍🪐

  • @ashrafulhaque8759
    @ashrafulhaque8759 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Profound!

  • @MercedesCruz-qe1nj
    @MercedesCruz-qe1nj 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is wonderful that we can still listen to words full of love, wisdom and encouragement.

  • @cettocatapusan4761
    @cettocatapusan4761 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1993 I found a book a seconhand book The title is The Book On the taboo againts knowing who you are by Allan watts. This book change me alot then most of my friend families seems like I became a strange/stranger for them. I read the book many times. Now my mind opened like eyes. And Alan Wats is like My teacher he helped me change my life. I'm a filipino/philippines. When I read the book theres a dictionary biside me hahaha. Alan Watts you help me a lot. When I listend his video I feel like I'm in front of him.

    • @sarapollard3876
      @sarapollard3876 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm going to have to get this book! Thank you for sharing!

  • @Steve197201
    @Steve197201 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's with the stock video footage? Show us the unedited version which shows Alan on his property.

    • @BitofNothing
      @BitofNothing 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's required by his Estate when using Alan Watts' footage or recordings to add music and imagery

  • @brandonfrantz5753
    @brandonfrantz5753 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hate other I which I felt different but I don't , I try not to desire but I fail, I can't listen to him cause it's what I listen to when I sleep!

    • @BitofNothing
      @BitofNothing 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's hard not to be overstimulated and desensitized these days lol. Maybe try meditating, it helps a ton and there are a bunch of guided meditations on youtube

  • @Brian-qg9bm
    @Brian-qg9bm 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I grew up not trusting "the system", doubting the adults around me and their agenda, academia, banking, suburbia, etc. etc. etc. ... thanks to some few words from Allan Watts, now I know why. A content life to all. Peace to humanity. Sincerely, A Right-Wing Hawk

  • @jujumulligan43
    @jujumulligan43 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Alan Watts. He was a great teacher with wisdom to help guide humanity. We so desperately need these enlightened people to teach us the path to our true nature.❤❤❤

    • @pamsands1661
      @pamsands1661 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is no one to guide and no one to be guided. Everything is NOW. Breath being breathed. Sensations abd emotions being felt.

  • @cettocatapusan4761
    @cettocatapusan4761 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much Alan Watts. Youre my Great Teacher. From Philippines.

  • @multiverseendgame
    @multiverseendgame 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I thought he is wolverine

  • @jaredcoffin3907
    @jaredcoffin3907 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    DON’t need the modern edits.

    • @BitofNothing
      @BitofNothing 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's required when using Alan Watts' material (adding music and images.)

    • @Taldaran
      @Taldaran 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Unnecessary. Alan Watts needs no subliminal addition to drive consciousness other than what was provided in the original format. To alter content of the message implies incapability of the viewers use of individual rational thought.

  • @monogalaxia
    @monogalaxia 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't think that all the visuals are from the original tv show. Would be nice to watch as it was

    • @ranns160
      @ranns160 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I totally agree.

    • @BitofNothing
      @BitofNothing 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Only added images and background music (it's required when using Alan Watts' material.)

    • @Taldaran
      @Taldaran 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Actually extra visuals and background music are currently accepted tools for manipulation, and are completely unnecessary. The message should stand alone in the time it was created to show that the ideals presented are in fact timeless.

    • @tracyrreed
      @tracyrreed หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@BitofNothingWhy is it required?

    • @BitofNothing
      @BitofNothing หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Taldaran I agree and apologize, but Alan Watts' Estate requires it when using his recordings to make videos. Although sometimes I will throw in a funny clip, I try to stick to what fits best with his words/meaning, and he had a great sense of humor. To listen to original unedited recordings, they have them on their website at AlanWatts.org

  • @joannaufnal9309
    @joannaufnal9309 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kendallthiessen
    @kendallthiessen 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is one of the most beautiful lectures by Mr Watts. Bravo. This is truth that resonates.

  • @brownunderground
    @brownunderground 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    “Cut! Cut. No, not like that, like this! Wardrobe! I’m so sorry, but this program is terribly important, and it’s greatly important that we get our meaning across”

    • @brownunderground
      @brownunderground 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      “I am not as wise as you sir; may I suck your dick? Will your 4th wife mind?”

    • @brownunderground
      @brownunderground 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oingoingoingoingoing

  • @michaeldillon3113
    @michaeldillon3113 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In my humble opinion Alan is at his most eloquent when he talks about the real meaning of Christianity. Its particularly powerful because he originally trained as a priest . His beautiful talks on the subject are available on TH-cam. I would urge the Pope , Archbishop of Canterbury and other leading Christian teachers , to listen to these talks in order to understand the Christianity you should be preaching .🙏✝️🕉️

    • @scorps192
      @scorps192 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jesus likes bumholes