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Gianni Carchia

    December 2, 1947 – March 6, 2000

    Gianni Carchia was an Italian philosopher and university professor who focused his academic work on aesthetics and ancient philosophy. His scholarly pursuits extended to the study of early Greek religious traditions and tragedy, as well as the intricate relationship between aesthetics and eroticism. Carchia's research explored how art gains legitimacy and how ancient aesthetics informs our understanding of beauty. He also engaged with the art of non-Western cultures and contemporary artists.

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      An Essay on Walter Benjamin

      • 275 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Exploring the profound ideas of Walter Benjamin, this intellectual biography by Gianni Carchia delves into themes such as language, historiography, aesthetics, and transcendental philosophy. It represents Carchia's lifelong engagement with Benjamin's thought, merging his early insights with reflections from his later years. Written as both his first and last work, the text captures a philosophical journey that intertwines beginnings and conclusions, showcasing Benjamin's significance in twentieth-century philosophy and Carchia's own evolution as a thinker.

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