The Disenchantment of Art: The Philosophy of Walter Benjamin by Rainer Rochlitz (PDF)

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Fifty years after his death, Walter Benjamin remains one of the great cultural critics of this century. Despite his renown, however, Benjamin’s philosophical ideas remain elusive–often considered a disaggregated set of thoughts not meant to cohere. This book provides a more systematic perspective on Benjamin, laying claim to his status as a philosopher and situating his work in the context of its time. Exploring Benjamin’s theory of language, spoken and nonspoken, Rainer Rochlitz shows how Benjamin reconceptualized traditional ideas of language, art, and history. Offering an expansive assessment of a unique twentieth-century thinker, this volume provides an indispensable guide for readers of Benjamin’s recently released collected works.

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Editorial Reviews: Review “A remarkably lucid presentation of the major strands of Benjamin’s thought – religious, linguistic, aesthetic, literary, political, and historical. Rochlitz’ study respects the complexities of one of the most influential and innovative thinkers of our time, without ever succumbing either to hagiography or to polemics. The result is the most comprehensive introduction to Benjamin’s philosphy yet available in English.” –Samuel Weber, UCLA Paris Program in Critical Theory”In a field crowded with interpretations, Rainer Rochlitz’s comprehensive study of Walter Benjamin stands out for its clarity and critical distance. Avoiding both hagiography and the impulse to create a totalizing system out of Benjamin’s eclectic thought, Rochlitz shows how Benjamin’s philosophy of language stands at the heart of his theories of aesthetics and history. American students of Benjamin will be grateful to have this rich study available in English.” –David Biale, author of Gershom Scholem”In this impressive book, Rainer Rochlitz presents a rigorous, systematic, and rewarding analysis of Walter Benjamin’s influential philosophy. Combining sympathetic exegesis with demanding philosophical critique, Rochlitz reveals the conceptual underpinnings and basic guiding threads of Benjamin’s engaging yet often bafflingly complex and enigmatic thought. From philosophy of language to aesthetic and literary theory and finally to philosophy of history, politics, and ethics, Rochlitz succeeds not only in critically clarifying Benjamin’s views and their development, but in demonstrating their continued relevance. A fine study.” –Richard Shusterman, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, Temple University “Even in translation, Rochlitz’s study is very readable and useful. For anyone interested in Benjamin and modern philosophy, in art and literary theory, this is a comprehensive account.” ― Choice Published On: 1998-02-17 About the Author Rainer Rochlitz is a research fellow at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in Paris. An author and editor, Dr. Rochlitz has also translated the work of Adorno, Habermas, Ricoeur, and Lévi-Strauss. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. IntroductionI. Philosophy of LanguageII. Theory of Art1. Aesthetics of the Sublime2. Art in the Service of Politics3. The Price of ModernityIII. History, Politics, EthicsConclusion Read more

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