Theory and aesthetics, only in the last decades of the 20th century did the philosophical depth and cultural breadth of Benjamin’s thought begin to be fully appreciated. Selection was published in German in 1955, with a full edition notĪppearing until 1972–89, and a 21-volume critical edition has been in production since 2008 English anthologies first appeared inġ9, and the four-volume Selected Writings betweenġ9.) Originally received in the context of literary The delayed appearance of Benjamin’s collected writings has determinedĪnd sustained the Anglophone reception of his work. Oriented, materialist aesthetic theory proved an important stimulusįor both the Frankfurt School of Critical Theory and the Marxist poet In the 1930s, Benjamin’s efforts to develop a politically Philosophy’s actuality or adequacy to the present (Adorno 1931). They were aĭecisive influence upon Theodor W. Literary critic and essayist, the philosophical basis ofīenjamin’s writings is increasingly acknowledged. Theorist can be gauged by the diversity of his intellectual influenceĪnd the continuing productivity of his thought. Walter Benjamin’s importance as a philosopher and critical
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