How Nazi-sympathizing scholars prepared the ideological groundwork for genocide

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‘Betrayal of the Humanities’ anthology examines ‘self-coordination’ of German academicians in advancing Third Reich’s ‘racial’ policies — before, during and even after the war. . . .  

For “The Betrayal of the Humanities: The University during the Third Reich,” released last fall, more than a dozen scholars contributed essays on the complicity of German universities before, during and after Nazi rule.

PeriodMar 25 2023

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  • TitleHow Nazi-sympathizing scholars prepared the ideological groundwork for genocide
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe Times of Israel
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size7 pages
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date3/25/23
    DescriptionBook affirms role academia can play to protect democracy.
    ‘Betrayal of the Humanities’ anthology examines ‘self-coordination’ of German academicians in advancing Third Reich’s ‘racial’ policies — before, during and even after the war.
    For “The Betrayal of the Humanities: The University during the Third Reich,” released last fall, more than a dozen scholars contributed essays on the complicity of German universities before, during and after Nazi rule.
    Producer/AuthorMatt Lebovic
    URLhttps://www.timesofisrael.com/how-nazi-sympathizing-scholars-prepared-the-ideological-groundwork-for-genocide/
    PersonsBernard M Levinson, Matt Lebovic

Keywords

  • Holocaust
  • Shoah
  • Nazi Germany
  • Disciplinary History
  • Antisemitism
  • University history
  • Modern German History
  • Humanities, history
  • Complicity
  • Academic ethics
  • Third Reich racial policies