Bloch, Ernst
Bloch, Ernst
Bio Sketch
Ernst Bloch (1885-1977) was a German Marxist philosopher known for his philosophy of hope and utopia. His magnum opus The Principle of Hope (1959) explores utopian longing in culture, art, and everyday life. Bloch influenced Benjamin and critical theory.
Key Works
- The Principle of Hope (1959)
- The Spirit of Utopia (1918)
Key Concepts
- utopia
- hope
- not-yet
Relevance to Geoffrey's Research
Bloch's utopian philosophy connects to Benjamin's work on wish-images and the Arcades Project. His thinking informs themes of critical architecture and the possibility of alternative futures.