Howard Caygill , Alex Coles , Andrzej Klimowski
Introducing Walter Benjamin: A Graphic Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848316928
- author:
- Howard Caygill , Alex Coles , Andrzej Klimowski
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Icon Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 16.5 x 11.7 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy, History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Walter Benjamin A Graphic Guide explores the life and ideas of one of modern philosophy's most influential thinkers. This graphic guide delves into Benjamin's commitment to using art as a tool for social change, tracing his impact on modern aesthetics and cultural history. Benjamin's experiences with major events in European history shaped his critical stance on dominant ideologies such as Marxism, Zionism, and Technocracy. His own life was marked by tragedy, including the attempt to flee Nazi Europe that ultimately led to his death in 1940. With its unique blend of words and images, this graphic guide provides a compelling introduction to Benjamin's complex and thought-provoking ideas.
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