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Walter Benjamin (Summer Repeat)

In Our Time

The Struggles and Legacy of Walter Benjamin

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This chapter recounts the challenges faced by Walter Benjamin as he fled Nazi persecution during World War II, detailing his internment in France and the toll it took on his health. It explores his posthumous rise in influence, revealing how his unique philosophical approach resonated with various cultural movements from the 1960s onwards. The narrative also highlights the evolution of his writing style and the significance of his journalism, underscoring the impact of his ideas on both academic and popular discourse.

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