During long periods of history, the mode of human sense perception changes with humanity’s entire mode of existence. … - Walter Benjamin

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During long periods of history, the mode of human sense perception changes with humanity’s entire mode of existence. The manner in which human sense perception is organized, the medium in which it is accomplished, is determined not only by nature but by historical circumstances as well

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