The Disenchantment of Art: The Philosophy of Walter Benjamin
Rochlitz, Rainer
ISBN 10: 089862407X ISBN 13: 9780898624076
Published by The Guilford Press, 1998
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Fifty years after his death, Walter Benjamin remains one of the great cultural critics of this century. Despite his renown, however, Benjamin's philosophical ideas remain elusive--often considered a disaggregated set of thoughts not meant to cohere. This book provides a more systematic perspective on Benjamin, laying claim to his status as a philosopher and situating his work in the context of its time. Exploring Benjamin's theory of language, spoken and nonspoken, Rainer Rochlitz shows how Benjamin reconceptualized traditional ideas of language, art, and history. Offering an expansive assessment of a unique twentieth-century thinker, this volume provides an indispensable guide for readers of Benjamin's recently released collected works.
About the Author:
Rainer Rochlitz is a research fellow at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in Paris. An author and editor, Dr. Rochlitz has also translated the work of Adorno, Habermas, Ricoeur, and Lévi-Strauss.
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Title: The Disenchantment of Art: The Philosophy of...
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very good