Weimar Thought

Weimar Thought offers a comprehensive exploration of the intellectual and cultural transformations during the Weimar Republic (1918–1933), revealing how interdisciplinary discourses—spanning sociology, psychology, law, philosophy, theology, science, aesthetics, literature, and film—responded to societal crises. The volume highlights the tension between continuity and rupture, demonstrating how Weimar-era thinkers grappled with modernity's challenges through innovative yet fragmented approaches. Key contributions include analyses of Max Weber’s legacy in political theory, the crisis of neo-Kantianism, and the secularization of imagery, alongside critiques of aesthetic fundamentalism and film theory. Methodologically, the work synthesizes archival research, textual analysis, and theoretical frameworks to trace the epoch's intellectual trajectory, ultimately underscoring Weimar culture as both a precursor and victim of National Socialist ideology.

Gordon, P. E., & McCormick, J. P. (Eds.). (2013). Weimar Thought. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781400846788