Jameson, Fredric
The Benjamin Files
- ISBN 13:
- 9781839765575
- author:
- Jameson, Fredric
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 x 1.7 centimetres (0.37
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Benjamin Files by Fredric Jameson offers a comprehensive new reading of Walter Benjamin's major works and lesser-known writings. This collection provides insight into Benjamin's unique approach to philosophy, which blended mystical and theological themes with his political and historical inclinations. Benjamin's work is characterized by a tension between language and representation, as well as the omnipresence of history throughout his writing. Jameson's analysis sheds light on this complex relationship and its significance in contemporary theory. By exploring Benjamin's explicit program to "transfer the crisis into the heart of language," readers can gain a deeper understanding of the political motivations behind his work. This book provides a nuanced understanding of Walter Benjamin's thought, one that prioritizes language and representation over philosophical unity.
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