Walter Benjamin
Walter Benjamin was a German-Jewish philosopher, cultural critic, and essayist known for his influential works on aesthetics, literature, and modernity. His writings explore the intersections of art, technology, and society, particularly in the context of the changing landscape of the 20th century. Benjamin's famous quote about boredom being the 'bird of dream' that hatches the egg of experience highlights his belief in the creative potential of boredom and its role in the human experience.
Born on Sep 15, 1892 (132 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 5,958 | $530,000 | 313$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,099,265 | 5,958 | $530,000 | 313$ |
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Sweden:
Walter Benjamin's ideas are incorporated by Byung-Chul Han to discuss the dissolution of narrative in modern society.
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Switzerland:
Walter Benjamin's interpretation of Paul Klee's 'Angelus Novus' serves as a significant philosophical reflection on history.
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Argentina:
Walter Benjamin proposed that capitalism functions as a religion in itself, replacing traditional beliefs.
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South Africa:
Walter Benjamin was a German critic who predicted the scale of atrocity during the Nazi invasion of Europe.
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Portugal:
Walter Benjamin is referenced for his reflections on life and the city of Berlin.
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Mexico:
Walter Benjamin's immense intellectual production did not contribute to progress, as he attempted to escape the Nazi regime.
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Argentina:
Cohen recounts personal stories of pain, including those experienced by Walter Benjamin.
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Sweden:
Walter Benjamin coined the concept of aura in his philosophical works.
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Hungary:
Walter Benjamin is referenced for his profound examination of the nature of information.
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Cabo Verde:
Walter Benjamin taught that memory is a field of tensions where the past pulses in the present.
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