In Our Time: Philosophy cover image

Walter Benjamin

In Our Time: Philosophy

CHAPTER

Benjamin's Life Can't Be Separated From His Work

Benjamin knew a huge range of people, but very, very different people. Scholem didn't like brecht. Adorno didn't like Brecht. Am so he was sort of in the middle of this incredible force field of different intellectual positions and ideologies. There's actuallyif i could just mention it, i often recommend those radio broadcasts to students as a way into an art form. And that's what i think makes his life ultimately so iconic for the period that he lived through.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner