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



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Autore: Bommel Bas van Visualizza persona
Titolo: Classical humanism and the challenge of modernity : debates on classical education in 19th-century Germany / / Bas van Bommel Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Berlin : , : De Gruyter, , [2015]
©2015
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (248 pages)
Disciplina: 370.112094309034
Soggetto topico: Humanism - Germany - 19th century
Education, Higher - Germany - Philosophy
Classical literature - Influence
Classical literature - History and criticism
Soggetto non controllato: Classical humanism
German Gymnasium
history of education
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nota di contenuto: Front matter -- Contents -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- 19th-century classical humanism: the case of Karl Gottfried Siebelis (1769–1843) -- Introduction -- 1. The Challenge of Science -- 2. The Challenge of the Bürgerschule -- 3. The Challenge of Christianity -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index
Sommario/riassunto: In scholarship, classical (Renaissance) humanism is usually strictly distinguished from 'neo-humanism', which, especially in Germany, flourished at the beginning of the 19th century. While most classical humanists focused on the practical imitation of Latin stylistic models, 'neohumanism' is commonly believed to have been mainly inspired by typically modern values, such as authenticity and historicity. Bas van Bommel shows that whereas 'neohumanism' was mainly adhered to at the German universities, at the Gymnasien a much more traditional educational ideal prevailed, which is best described as 'classical humanism.' This ideal involved the prioritisation of the Romans above the Greeks, as well as the belief that imitation of Roman and Greek models brings about man's aesthetic and moral elevation. Van Bommel makes clear that 19th century classical humanism dynamically related to modern society. On the one hand, classical humanists explained the value of classical education in typically modern terms. On the other hand, competitors of the classical Gymnasium laid claim to values that were ultimately derived from classical humanism. 19th century classical humanism should therefore not be seen as a dried-out remnant of a dying past, but as the continuation of a living tradition.
Titolo autorizzato: Classical humanism and the challenge of modernity  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 3-11-036593-6
3-11-039140-6
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910797011403321
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Serie: Philologus. Supplemente / Philologus. Supplementary Volumes