Walter Benjamin was related to Günther Anders by what relation?
Brother
Father
Cousin
Uncle
Answer
The answer is: cousin. Günther Anders, born Günther Stern, was the son of William Stern and Clara Joseephy, while Walter Benjamin was the son of Emil Benjamin and Paula Jellink. Clara Joseephy and Paula Jellink were sisters, making Anders and Benjamin cousins.
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