The Forte-Kreis
Just before the outbreak of World War 1, a group of writers, artists and philosophers decided to establish a spiritual rule over Europe, the Forte Kreis. The group aimed at a reconciliation in Europe, by establishing pacifism, but also between East and West by creating a new language. Their thoughts...
| Published in: | Religion & theology |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2017
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| In: |
Religion & theology
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| RelBib Classification: | KBA Western Europe TJ Modern history TK Recent history ZC Politics in general |
| Further subjects: | B
Buber
Landauer
Van Eeden
Fortekreis
spirituality
First World War
peace
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Volltext (Verlag) |
| Summary: | Just before the outbreak of World War 1, a group of writers, artists and philosophers decided to establish a spiritual rule over Europe, the Forte Kreis. The group aimed at a reconciliation in Europe, by establishing pacifism, but also between East and West by creating a new language. Their thoughts have been documented a several archives in Europe. By bringing them together, a picture emerges of a blend of elitist naiveté and prophetic foresight. The need for a supra-national spiritual guidance seems as relevant today as it was hundred years ago. |
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| ISSN: | 1574-3012 |
| Contains: | In: Religion & theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/15743012-02401003 |