Walter J. Benjamin

Walter J. Benjamin

philosopher Germany

Walter J. Benjamin was a German-Jewish cultural critic, philosopher, and essayist known for his work on aesthetics, literature, and the philosophy of history. He is best remembered for his influential essays on technology and art, particularly 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction,' where he argued that the advent of mass production technologies changes the nature of art and its relationship to culture. Benjamin's ideas continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about media, culture, and the effects of technology on society.

Born on Jul 15, 1892 (133 years old)

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
553,692
Power
2,265$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Indonesia 2 5.50 0.20% +0% 273,523,615 553,692 $1,119,000 2,265$
Totals 2 273,523,615 553,692 $1,119,000 2,265$
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Indonesia Indonesia: Walter J. Benjamin once shook his head at photography, which was seen as a suppressor of the 'aura' of art. 6

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Indonesia Indonesia: Walter J. Benjamin once shook his head at photography, which was seen as a destroyer of the 'aura' of art. 5

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