Which of Benjamin's works critiques political nihilism?
"Theses on the Philosophy of History"
"Freedom and Culture"
"State of Exception"
"Democracy and Its Discontents"
Answer
The work that critiques political nihilism is Benjamin's "Theses on the Philosophy of History." It examines the destructive forces of history and offers a critique of traditional notions of progress, arguing that revolutionary action is necessary to break the cycle of oppression and exploitation. Benjamin links political nihilism to the destructive aspects of capitalism and calls for a revolutionary transformation of society.
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