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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.

The necessity of art: a Marxist approach

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Book:The necessity of art: a Marxist approach

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“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.”

Ifs World Want Art Helping Shows Artist Social Change Break Society Function Truthful Decay Social Change Being Truthful

Book:The necessity of art: a Marxist approach

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“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.”

Mind Film Media Television Offers Succeed Demand Mass Madness Aim Presses Radio Disaster Concentration Boss Distraction Maximum Antidote Mass Media Film And Television

Book:Art against ideology

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

Men Perfect Clear Greatness Machines Imperfection Efficient Perfection And Imperfection Greatness Of Man Being Imperfect

Author:Ernst Fischer

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