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Classical humanism and the challenge of modernity : debates on classical education in 19th-century Germany / Bas van Bommel.

Author/creator Bommel, Bas van
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoBerlin : De Gruyter, [2015]
Descriptionxii, 234 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Supplemental Content Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subject(s)
Humanism--Germany --19th century.
Education, Higher--Germany --Philosophy.
Classical literature--Influence.
Classical literature--History and criticism.
Series Philologus. Supplementary volumes, 2199-0255 ; volume 1
Philologus (Berlin, Germany). Supplemente ; Bd. 1. 2199-0255 UNAUTHORIZED
Summary This book challenges the common view that classical education in 19th-century Germany was dominated by a progressive ideal called 'neohumanism'. The prevailing ideal of education at the German Gymnasien was emphatically traditional and is best described as classical humanism. Moreover, this 19th-century classical humanism dynamically related to modern society and should therefore be seen as the continuation of a living tradition.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2015452010
ISBN9783110365436 hardback
ISBN311036543X hardback
ISBNPDF
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