Herbert Marcuse Challenged Max Weber by Claiming That Modern Societies

question 85

Multiple Choice

Herbert Marcuse challenged Max Weber by claiming that modern societies

• A)are much too rational.
• B)are irrational because they fail to meet most people's needs.
• C)have made great strides in reducing inequality.
• D)have little effect on the individual.

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