Erziehung nach Auschwitz

The enduring relevance of Auschwitz as a symbol of societal barbarism and the persistent risk of its recurrence is highlighted. Adorno argues that educational ideals must prioritize preventing such atrocities, emphasizing that the conditions fostering barbarism remain intact despite their invisibility today. The essay critiques the neglect of this foundational demand in educational discourse, asserting that debates on education are meaningless without addressing Auschwitz's lessons. It underscores the continuity of societal pressures and the psychological state of individuals as key factors sustaining the possibility of such horrors.

Adorno, T. W. (2012). Erziehung nach Auschwitz. Handbuch Bildungs- Und Erziehungssoziologie, 125–135. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-531-18944-4_7