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Theses on the Philosophy of History
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Walter Benjamin's "Theses on the Philosophy of History" is a concise yet profound work that critiques traditional historical narratives and offers a revolutionary approach to understanding the past.
Benjamin challenges the linear and progressive view of history, arguing that it often serves to legitimize the status quo and obscure the experiences of the oppressed.
He introduces the concept of 'historical materialism,' emphasizing the importance of material conditions in shaping historical events.
The famous image of the 'Angel of History' powerfully captures the complexities of the past and its impact on the present.
Benjamin's work has had a lasting influence on critical theory and historical studies.
Benjamin challenges the linear and progressive view of history, arguing that it often serves to legitimize the status quo and obscure the experiences of the oppressed.
He introduces the concept of 'historical materialism,' emphasizing the importance of material conditions in shaping historical events.
The famous image of the 'Angel of History' powerfully captures the complexities of the past and its impact on the present.
Benjamin's work has had a lasting influence on critical theory and historical studies.
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in relation to his famous quote on fascism as an index of a failed revolution.


Ashley Frawley

The Crisis of Liberalism (Part 1)
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during their discussion of Walter Benjamin's Theses on the Philosophy of History.

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Jeremy Fackenthal

Jeremy Fackenthal: History & the Messianic in Walter Benjamin
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in relation to his concept of Kairos and its political implications.

Nitzan Lebovic

Nitzan Lebovic, "Homo Temporalis: German Jewish Thinkers on Time" (Cornell UP, 2025)