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Explore the captivating world of 'Time of the Magicians,' a profound narrative set in 1919 that delves into the intersection of philosophy and historical change. This brand-new B-format paperback, published in 2022 by Penguin UK, spans 432 pages of rich intellectual exploration. The story follows four pivotal figures—Walter Benjamin, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Martin Heidegger, and Ernst Cassirer—each grappling with their identities amid a rapidly changing society. As they navigate through personal struggles, from Benjamin's search for authenticity to Wittgenstein's quest for spiritual clarity, readers witness the vibrant intellectual climate of post-war Europe. This era, marked by exuberance and turmoil, becomes an intricate backdrop against which these thinkers redefine what it means to be human. 'Time of the Magicians' captures the essence of philosophical inquiry, inviting readers to ponder timeless questions about existence and knowledge. If you’re seeking books on philosophy, intellectual history, or the legacy of modern thought, this title is a must-have for your collection. Enjoy fast delivery options to get your copy quickly, and immerse yourself in this intellectual odyssey that reshaped Western thought.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141988580
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 432
Description:
The year is 1919. Walter Benjamin flees his overbearing father to scrape a living as a critic. Ludwig Wittgenstein signs away his inheritance, seeking spiritual clarity. Martin Heidegger renounces his faith and align his fortunes with Husserl's phenomenological school. Ernst Cassirer sketches a new schema of human culture on a cramped Berlin tram. The stage is set for a great intellectual drama. Over the next decade, the lives and thought of this quartet will converge and intertwine as each gains world-historical significance, between them remaking philosophy.
Time of the Magicians brings to life this unparalleled burst of intellectual creativity and with it an entire era, from post-war exuberance to economic crisis and the emergence of National Socialism. It becomes an intellectual adventure story, a captivating journey through the greatest revolution in Western thought told through its four protagonists, each with their own penetrating gaze and answer to the question which has animated philosophy from the very beginning- What are we?
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141988580
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 432
Description:
The year is 1919. Walter Benjamin flees his overbearing father to scrape a living as a critic. Ludwig Wittgenstein signs away his inheritance, seeking spiritual clarity. Martin Heidegger renounces his faith and align his fortunes with Husserl's phenomenological school. Ernst Cassirer sketches a new schema of human culture on a cramped Berlin tram. The stage is set for a great intellectual drama. Over the next decade, the lives and thought of this quartet will converge and intertwine as each gains world-historical significance, between them remaking philosophy.
Time of the Magicians brings to life this unparalleled burst of intellectual creativity and with it an entire era, from post-war exuberance to economic crisis and the emergence of National Socialism. It becomes an intellectual adventure story, a captivating journey through the greatest revolution in Western thought told through its four protagonists, each with their own penetrating gaze and answer to the question which has animated philosophy from the very beginning- What are we?