Time of the Magicians Time of the Magicians Wolfram Eilenberger

Time of the Magicians

How Wittgenstein, Benjamin, Cassirer, and Heidegger Transformed Modern Thought

by Wolfram Eilenberger

★ 4.5 25 min read

About This Book

The Philosophical Revolution of the 1920s (2020) examines a transformative era in German intellectual history. During this remarkable ten-year span, four brilliant minds—Martin Heidegger, Ernst Cassirer, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and Walter Benjamin—challenged centuries of philosophical tradition and reshaped our fundamental understanding of existence, language, and human experience.

Who Should Read This?

  • Philosophy enthusiasts who enjoy exploring big ideas from home
  • Critical thinkers drawn to intellectual debates and abstract concepts
  • Students of twentieth-century European history
  • Readers fascinated by Weimar-era Germany and its cultural ferment
  • Those seeking philosophical perspectives on existential questions

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