Both Luther & Thomas Müntzer were eccentric figures who rightfully opposed the use of indulgences against the peasantry.In the end Luther was backed by the non Catholic establishment & Muntzer demise was war.
Benjamin revolutionary commentary on violence & history,
“Then we shall clearly realize that it is our task to bring about a real state of emergency, and this will improve our position in the struggle against Fascism.”
Benjamin said:
“Few things in the history of humanity are as well known to us as the history of Paris.”
Walter Benjamin is such a sad and interesting figure in intellectual history. His ideas and projects deserve so much more attention. I learned a great deal, in a variety of ways, when I read his correspondence with Adorno. Though his philosophy is difficult to explain clearly and simply, I really hope that you would write more about him in the future. By the way, is it true that he and Arendt are cousins?
Like the way you can look at this “totem” with fresh eyes. Whatever its artistic merits, it does bring together a lot of history.
Sholem's poem is pretty bad, too. Love this post, thanks for sharing
Artistic imagination: Why would you cover Luther?
Both Luther & Thomas Müntzer were eccentric figures who rightfully opposed the use of indulgences against the peasantry.In the end Luther was backed by the non Catholic establishment & Muntzer demise was war.
Benjamin revolutionary commentary on violence & history,
“Then we shall clearly realize that it is our task to bring about a real state of emergency, and this will improve our position in the struggle against Fascism.”
Benjamin said:
“Few things in the history of humanity are as well known to us as the history of Paris.”
‘The Arcades of Paris’
Art imagines life - OW
Walter Benjamin is such a sad and interesting figure in intellectual history. His ideas and projects deserve so much more attention. I learned a great deal, in a variety of ways, when I read his correspondence with Adorno. Though his philosophy is difficult to explain clearly and simply, I really hope that you would write more about him in the future. By the way, is it true that he and Arendt are cousins?
I believe WB was a distant cousin of Arendt’s first husband.