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German journalist, born on July 3, 1899, and died on July 31, 1972. Ernst Fischer is known for his profound insights into German political and social issues.

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“When the human race can fly to the moon, is there any real need of moonstruck poets?”

Art Artist Philsophy

Book:The necessity of art: a Marxist approach

Source: The necessity of art: a Marxist approach

“In a decaying society, art, if it is truthful, must also reflect decay. And unless it wants to break faith with its social function, art must show the world as changeable. And help to change it.”

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Book:The necessity of art: a Marxist approach

Source: The necessity of art: a Marxist approach

“The bosses of our mass media, press, radio, film and television, succeed in their aim of taking our minds off disaster. Thus, the distraction they offer demands the antidote of maximum concentration on disaster.”

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Book:Art against ideology

Source: Art against ideology

“As machines become more and more efficient and perfect, so it will become clear that imperfection is the greatness of man.”

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Author:Ernst Fischer

About the Author

Born: July 3, 1899
Died: July 31, 1972
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 4

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