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100 1 _aRathenau, Walther,
_d1867-1922
245 1 0 _aAn Deutschlands Jugend
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-11-07
508 _aProduced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520 _a"An Deutschlands Jugend" by Walther Rathenau is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. It addresses the moral and existential challenges facing the German youth of the time, emphasizing the importance of inner renewal and collective responsibility for shaping the future. Rathenau speaks directly to the younger generation, urging them to engage in a deep introspection and to confront the moral crises instigated by war and societal decay. The opening of the work establishes a solemn tone, where Rathenau implores the youth to recognize the weight of their historical moment. He reflects on the profound changes brought by war and the inherent responsibilities that come with being part of a generation marking a critical juncture in history. He emphasizes the need for a new spirit that transcends mere mechanization and shallow ambitions, advocating for a rebirth grounded in values of justice and community. Rathenau expresses a poignant concern for the youth’s ability to rise above the legacies of their predecessors, all while grappling with the dualities of belief and skepticism, which he sees as essential to forging a meaningful future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSpeeches, addresses, etc.
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918
653 _aEthics
653 _aReconstruction (1914-1939) -- Germany
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23396
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