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Die Schuld Fraga, The Question of Guilt
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'The Question of German Guilt' (Die Schuldfrage) is Karl Jaspers' profound exploration of collective responsibility in post-war Germany.
Jaspers grapples with the moral and political dimensions of guilt, distinguishing between criminal guilt, political guilt, moral guilt, and metaphysical guilt.
He argues that while not all Germans were criminally responsible for the atrocities of the Nazi regime, all shared a degree of moral and political responsibility for the environment that allowed it to flourish.
The book delves into the challenges of confronting the past, seeking reconciliation, and rebuilding a just society.
Jaspers emphasizes the importance of individual self-reflection and open dialogue as essential steps toward overcoming the legacy of totalitarianism.
His work remains a powerful meditation on the complexities of collective guilt and the enduring quest for justice and accountability.
Jaspers grapples with the moral and political dimensions of guilt, distinguishing between criminal guilt, political guilt, moral guilt, and metaphysical guilt.
He argues that while not all Germans were criminally responsible for the atrocities of the Nazi regime, all shared a degree of moral and political responsibility for the environment that allowed it to flourish.
The book delves into the challenges of confronting the past, seeking reconciliation, and rebuilding a just society.
Jaspers emphasizes the importance of individual self-reflection and open dialogue as essential steps toward overcoming the legacy of totalitarianism.
His work remains a powerful meditation on the complexities of collective guilt and the enduring quest for justice and accountability.
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Class 24: The Heidegger Controversy
