Siegfried Kracauer

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Siegfried Kracauer emerges as a pivotal figure in cultural criticism, transcending misconceptions of him as merely a naïve realist or a peripheral figure among Frankfurt School theorists. Gertrud Koch's critical assessment highlights his contributions as a philosopher, sociologist, and film theorist, revealing the depth and relevance of his writings. This exploration not only reassesses his legacy but also positions him as one of the most significant cultural critics of the twentieth century, inviting a renewed appreciation of his work.