Book, Angel of History, O[LS]

Language: Brazilian Portuguese. Walter Benjamin (1892-1940), one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century, lived during the European industrial expansion and suffered from the terror of the Nazi war, which persecuted him for being the son of Jews. In this somewhat chaotic context, the philosopher captured the essence of his time to reflect, over two decades, on progress and history. His ideas and theses on these and other subjects are gathered in this work, with careful translation and editing by João Barrento. This compilation of ten essays brings the reader Benjamin's reflections on various themes, such as society, politics, the concept of history and its philosophy, the vigor of historical materialism, a necessary review of tradition, the use of power as a form of violence, the class struggle, German fascism, the so-called progress, initiated by European industrialism, among others. Some of his most influential essays are collected in this volume: “On the Concept of History”; “Theological-political fragment”; “Experience and poverty”; “On the critique of power as violence” and “Fate and character”, which makes it a reference work for historians, philosophers, political scientists, among others.