Benjamin's thoughts on history are found in his?
"Theses on the Philosophy of History"
"Critique of Pure Reason"
"The Historical Novel"
"The Poverty of Historicism"
Answer
The "Theses on the Philosophy of History" presents Benjamin's reflections on historical materialism, the relationship between the past, present, and future, and the role of class struggle in shaping history. Benjamin argues that history is not a linear progression but rather a series of ruptures and discontinuities, and that the present is pregnant with the potential for revolutionary change.
Unlocking the Enigma: A Walter Benjamin Intellectual Odyssey
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