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.