Walter Benjamin and the urban labyrinth

Authors
Paetzold, H
Citation
H. Paetzold, Walter Benjamin and the urban labyrinth, FILOZ VESTN, 22(2), 2001, pp. 111-126
Citations number
30
Categorie Soggetti
Philosiphy
Journal title
FILOZOFSKI VESTNIK
ISSN journal
03534510 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
111 - 126
Database
ISI
SICI code
0353-4510(2001)22:2<111:WBATUL>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
The author proposes a new reading of Walter Benjamin's city centred cultura l theorizings laid down especially in his seminal "Arcades Project". Two ba sic concepts of Benjamin's are singled out: Flanerie and labyrinth. Althoug h Benjamin derived his theory of urban culture form 19th century Paris both the concepts are not enshrined in this realm, but have a relevance for our time as well.