Walter Benjamin : presence of mind, failure to comprehend /

Symons (philosophy, Catholic U. Leuven, Belgium) examines the work of German-Jewish literary critic and philosopher Benjamin (1892-1940) in terms of Jewish messianism, the failure and limits of human understanding, and allegory and the distortion of truth in history. More specifically, he considers...

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Main Authors:	Symons, Stéphane (Philosopher), Symons, Stéphane (Philosopher)
Corporate Author:	Sabin W. Colton, Jr., Memorial Fund
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2013 Leiden ; Boston : 2013
Series:	Social and critical theory ; v. 14 Social and critical theory v. 14
Subjects:	Benjamin, Walter, > 1892-1940 Benjamin, Walter, > 1892-1940 > Criticism and interpretation 1900 - 1999 1900-1999 20th century Critical theory History > Philosophy > History > 20th century History > Philosophy > 20th century Philosophers > 20th century Philosophy and religion > Germany Philosophy, Modern > 20th century Philosophy, Modern Religion and literature > Germany History > Philosophy Philosophy and religion Religion and literature Germany History

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