Cultural scientist Helmut Lethen has died

The cultural scientist, Germanist, and author Helmut Lethen died on Thursday in Vienna, according to his publisher. Lethen was 87 years old and was known for his literary works, particularly for his influence in the 1990s when his book "Verhaltenslehren der Kälte" achieved cult status.

His body of work included not only academic writings but also inspiring collaborations that recently served as a basis for a play. The loss of Helmut Lethen is being acknowledged and mourned in the cultural scene.