Lowy, Michael
Fire Alarm: Reading Walter Benjamin's 'on the Concept of History'
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784786410
- author:
- Lowy, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 20.57 x 13.46 x 1.27 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, General, Nonfiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Walter Benjamin's "On the Concept of History" is a philosophical and political text of great importance. Written in 1940, it was Benjamin's attempt to escape the Gestapo, and he ultimately took his own life. In this study, Michael Löwy examines the essay in detail, restoring its philosophical, theological, and political context. Löwy argues that the text remains one of the most significant writings of the twentieth century, shedding light on the complex relationship between redemption and revolution in Benjamin's philosophy of history. Löwy's analysis highlights the complexity of Benjamin's thought, which is often described as "unclassifiable". This essay is a key part of his oeuvre, and Löwy's work provides a clear and fascinating exploration of its themes and ideas. By examining the text in depth, Löwy reveals the ways in which Benjamin's philosophy of history continues to be relevant today. This book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of Benjamin's work, and is essential reading for anyone interested in philosophy, history, and politics.
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