Time of the Magicians. Book Summary

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Wolfram Eilenberger

What’s inside

Time of the Magicians explores the remarkable decade of thought between 1919 and 1929, focusing on philosophers Wittgenstein, Heidegger, Cassirer, and Benjamin.

You’ll Learn

  • Gaining insight into the birth of modern philosophy
  • Understanding the influence of historical context on philosophical ideas
  • Appreciating the contributions of key 20th-century thinkers
  • Exploring the interplay between different philosophical visions

Key Points

  • The intellectual atmosphere post World War I
  • Wittgenstein’s philosophy of language and logic
  • Heidegger’s existential phenomenology
  • Cassirer’s neo-Kantian perspectives
  • Walter Benjamin’s critique of culture and history
  • The interactions and contrasts between these thinkers
  • The impact of their ideas on modern philosophy

Who’s it For

  • Philosophy enthusiasts
  • Students of modern thought
  • Readers interested in intellectual history
  • Fans of Wittgenstein, Heidegger, Cassirer, and Benjamin

About the author

Wolfram Eilenberger is a German philosopher and writer known for making complex philosophical ideas accessible to a wider audience.