Listed In: Philosophers
Birthdate: July 15, 1892
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Berlin, Germany
Died: September 26, 1940
Walter Benjamin was a German philosopher, cultural critic, media theorist, and essayist known for his diverse influences from German idealism, Romanticism, Western Marxism, Jewish mysticism, and neo-Kantianism. Associated with the Frankfurt School, he made significant contributions to aesthetic theory, literary criticism, and historical materialism. Benjamin’s notable works include essays such as “The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction” and “Theses on the Philosophy of History”. Despite debates on his classification as a philosopher, his research carried a distinct sense of authority. His death in 1940 led to posthumous recognition of his impactful body of work.
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