Walter Benjamin’s The Critique of Violence: A conversation with James Martel

Walter Benjamin’s The Critique of Violence: A conversation with James Martel

Walter Benjamin’s "The Critique of Violence" is arguably one of the most complex and critically debated essays ever written on the subject. It shows how violence has been integral to the formation of modern political systems and raises difficult questions about the theological nature of modern secularism. Brad Evans speaks to Professor James Martel to assess the relevance of Benjamin’s Critique today and consider how it can help us address the v…