September 27

Karl Christian Friedrich Krause was born in Eisenberg, Germany, in 1781 and studied theology and philosophy. Influenced by Leibniz and the German idealists, he formulated a system known as Krausism. His philosophy emphasized the unity of God and the world through panentheism and rational universalism. Krause authored works on ethics, law, education, and the organization of the state. His ideas spread to Spain and Latin America, impacting educational and political reforms. He died on September 27, 1832, leaving a legacy as a bridge between classical idealism and modern thought.

Born in Berlin in 1892, Benjamin studied philosophy and became associated with the Frankfurt School. He published influential essays such as 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction' and left unfinished projects like the 'Arcades Project.' Benjamin’s interdisciplinary approach melded literary criticism, historical materialism, and Jewish mysticism. Fleeing Nazi persecution, he tragically took his own life at the Spanish–French border in 1940. His ideas on modernity, technology, and memory have had a profound influence on critical theory, media studies, and aesthetics. Benjamin's writings continue to inspire scholars and artists around the world.