Philosopher

Byung-Chul Han

Cultural theorist — Berlin University of the Arts

Berlin University of the Arts (UdK) · Germany · d. 1959

The Korean-born German philosopher known for his critique of the burnout society, the transparency society and digital culture. His books are translated widely and quickly.

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Life: b. 1959 — living
Country: Germany
Period: Contemporary
Affiliation: Berlin University of the Arts (UdK)
Areas: Cultural theory, Media philosophy, Social philosophy
Major works: The Burnout Society (2010)
The Transparency Society (2012)
Psychopolitics (2014)
The Crisis of Narration (2023)
Key concepts: Achievement society, Transparency society, Psychopolitics, The loss of narrative
Influenced by: Martin Heidegger, Michel Foucault, Walter Benjamin

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