Nathan der Weise: Suffering Lessing's "Erziehung".(Critical Essay)

From: The Germanic Review | Date: March 22, 1999| Author: OESMANN, ASTRID | Copyright information

'Nathan der Weise,' a late text by G.E. Lessing is discussed in relation to Lessing's concept of enlightened pedagogy. Topics include Lessing's 'Die Erziehung des Menschengeschlechts,' the role of history, the concept of enlightenment, and anti-Semitism.

Enlightenment has often been considered the progression of humankind from immaturity to maturity through rational self-determination and virtue. This process, by presupposing a distinct telos, reshapes both the future and the pas...

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