Magic preserved concrete particularity that science flattens into interchangeable matter

Evidence

In a paradoxical development, the scientific efforts to establish the rigid objectivity of nature led to an increasing de-materialization of nature: “The idea of infinite nature existing as such, this idea that we have to give up, is the myth of modern science. — Herbert Marcuse, One-Dimensional Man, 575 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

In other words, theoretically, the transformation of man and nature has no other objective limits than those offered by the brute factuality of matter, its still unmastered resistance to knowledge and control. To the degree to which this conception becomes applicable and effective in reality, the latter is approached as a (hypothetical) system of instrumentalities; the metaphysical “being-as-such” gives way to “being-instrument.” — Herbert Marcuse, One-Dimensional Man, 565 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Physics’ pursuit of objectivity paradoxically de-materialized nature — Herbert Marcuse, One-Dimensional Man: Studies in the…, 575; Modern physics reframes reality as instrumentality rather than being — Herbert Marcuse, One-Dimensional Man: Studies in the…, 565; Romantic metaphysics originated in magic and serves to veil reality (+2 more)

Broader Connections

• Physics’ pursuit of objectivity paradoxically de-materialized nature #corroborates (0.82) — Herbert Marcuse, One-Dimensional Man, 575
• Modern physics reframes reality as instrumentality rather than being #corroborates (0.78) — Herbert Marcuse, One-Dimensional Man, 565