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Author(s): Benjamin, Walter; Weber, Samuel; Benjamin, Walter
ISBN(s): 9780674033955, 0674033957
Edition: 1st
File Details: PDF, 1.18 MB
Year: 2008
Language: english
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Author: Samuel Weber

“There is no world of thought that is not a world of language,” Walter Benjamin remarked, “and one only sees in the world what is preconditioned by language.” In this book, Samuel Weber, a leading theorist on literature and media, reveals a new and productive aspect of Benjamin’s thought by focusing on a little-discussed stylistic trait in his formulation of concepts.Weber’s focus is the critical suffix “-ability” that Benjamin so tellingly deploys in his work. The “-ability” (-barkeit, in German) of concepts and literary forms traverses the whole of Benjamin’s oeuvre, from “impartibility” and “criticizability” through the well-known formulations of “citability,” “translatability,” and, most famously, the “reproducibility” of “The Work of Art in the Age of Its Technological Reproducibility.” Nouns formed with this suffix, Weber points out, refer to a possibility or potentiality, to a capacity rather than an existing reality. This insight allows for a consistent and enlightening reading of Benjamin’s writings.Weber first situates Benjamin’s engagement with the “-ability” of various concepts in the context of his entire corpus and in relation to the philosophical tradition, from Kant to Derrida. Subsequent chapters deepen the implications of the use of this suffix in a wide variety of contexts, including Benjamin’s “Trauerspiel” book, his relation to Carl Schmitt, and a reading of Wagner’s “Ring”. The result is an illuminating perspective on Benjamin’s thought by way of his language – and one of the most penetrating and comprehensive accounts of Benjamin’s work ever written.

Benjamin’s abilities 1st Edition Table of contents:

  • Chapter 1: Walter Benjamin: A Brief Introduction

    • A biography of Walter Benjamin: key events, works, and intellectual influences.
    • Benjamin’s place in 20th-century philosophy, literature, and cultural theory.
    • An overview of the central themes of Benjamin’s work, including history, aesthetics, and critique.

  • Chapter 2: The Concept of “Abilities” in Benjamin’s Thought

    • Understanding the notion of “abilities” in Benjamin’s philosophical framework.
    • How Benjamin’s approach to human faculties contrasts with traditional views.
    • The relationship between abilities and potentiality in his writings.

  • Chapter 3: The Dialectical Image and the Politics of Perception

    • The role of the dialectical image in Benjamin’s critical theory.
    • Benjamin’s methods of perception and his critique of historical materialism.
    • The intersection of politics, perception, and epistemology in Benjamin’s work.

  • Chapter 4: Benjamin and Aesthetics: Art, Technology, and Reproducibility

    • Exploration of Benjamin’s essay The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction.
    • The transformation of art and aesthetics in the modern era.
    • Benjamin’s analysis of technological reproducibility and its effects on perception and value.

  • Chapter 5: Benjamin’s Critique of Modernity: History, Progress, and Rupture

    • The concept of historical materialism in Benjamin’s work.
    • Critique of the linear conception of history and progress.
    • The idea of historical rupture, its political and philosophical implications.

  • Chapter 6: The Messianic and the Profane in Benjamin’s Philosophy

    • Benjamin’s theological concepts: messianism and its influence on his philosophy.
    • The tension between the messianic and the secular in his thought.
    • Analysis of Benjamin’s concept of redemption and its relevance to contemporary discourse.

  • Chapter 7: The Abilities of the “Critic” in Benjamin’s Literary Theory

    • The figure of the critic in Benjamin’s writings.
    • How Benjamin’s critique of literature and culture intersects with his broader philosophical concerns.
    • A discussion of his views on interpretation, language, and literary criticism.

  • Chapter 8: Benjamin’s Influence on Modern Thought

    • Benjamin’s legacy in contemporary philosophy, cultural theory, and literature.
    • His impact on later thinkers, such as Theodor Adorno, Giorgio Agamben, and others.
    • Current relevance of Benjamin’s thought in discussions of modernism, postmodernism, and critical theory.

  • Chapter 9: The Abilities of the Translator: Benjamin and the Art of Translation

    • Benjamin’s essay The Task of the Translator and its significance in translation studies.
    • The theory of language and translation in Benjamin’s work.
    • The translator’s role in preserving meaning, culture, and thought.

  • Chapter 10: Conclusion: Benjamin’s Abilities and the Contemporary World

    • Reflection on the ongoing relevance of Benjamin’s ideas.
    • How Benjamin’s exploration of abilities informs current philosophical, political, and cultural concerns.
    • The future of Benjamin’s thought in the face of modern technological and social transformations.

  • Bibliography

    • A list of works cited throughout the book and relevant secondary readings on Benjamin.

  • Index

    • An alphabetical index for easy reference to topics, concepts, and figures discussed in the book.

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