Dr. Liliane Weissberg

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Liliane Weissberg is the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of German Comparative Literature at the University of Pennsylvania. With a focus on late eighteenth-century to early twentieth-century German literature and philosophy, her works extensively cover German-Jewish studies, the German Enlightenment, European and American Romanticism, and visual studies. Weissberg has held prestigious positions, including Ernst Cassirer Professor of Philosophy at the University of Hamburg and Kurt Brühl Professor of Jewish Studies at the University of Graz. Her notable publications include critical editions and works on prominent figures such as Hannah Arendt and Walter Benjamin. Weissberg is recognized for her extensive contributions to academia, having received numerous accolades including the German Alexander von Humboldt Prize for her lifetime achievements in scholarship. She has also curated exhibitions and contributed significantly to museum catalogues. An active member of various scholarly boards, Weissberg's teaching includes seminars on psychoanalytic theory, political theory, and enlightenment ideas, reflecting her commitment to advancing understanding in her field.

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