The concept of messianic time by Walter Benjamin and its political implications

Despite Benjamin’s “renaissance” in contemporary research literature, the meaning of concept Jetztzeit(“Now-time”), one his key political and philosophical concepts, remains vague, largely due to tendency researchers follow Benjamin‘s narrative metaphorical style. The author this article purposely uses a strict analytical approach capture characteristics their relationship each other. To do this, is analyzed first part through prism related concepts “messianic time” “kairos time”. In second part, traces possible implications different interpretations itself its connection with “divine violence”, showing that lead diametrically-opposite perceptions position, from supporter “pure criticism” an activist “direct actions”. conclusion, significant role Benjamin project as alternative “mainstream” Frankfurt School (Theodor Adorno Max Horkheimer) pointed out context today’s prospects for revival Marxist utopia.