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Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy

    July 6, 1888 – February 24, 1973

    Eugen Rosenstock-Hüssy was a historian and social philosopher whose thought spanned history, theology, sociology, and linguistics. His work focused on how speech and language shape human character and abilities across social contexts. As a thinker who revived post-Nietzschean religious thought, Rosenstock-Hüssy examined the foundations of Western culture and its liberal underpinnings, particularly following his experiences in World War I. His writings, influenced by his personal conversion to Christianity, often explored interpretations of that faith. He taught at universities in the United States, and his work influenced the modern encounter between Judaism and Christianity.

    Rosenstock-Huessy Papers, Volume 1
    Planetary Service: A Way Into the Third Millennium
    Out of Revolution
    Practical Knowledge of the Soul
    The Multiformity of Man
    The Christian Future: Or the Modern Mind Outrun
    • 2024

      In the Cross of Reality

      The Hegemony of Spaces

      • 316 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      In this first English translation of Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy's Soziologie, the author critiques the dominance of abstract, spatially-based categories in social philosophy, advocating instead for a focus on temporal processes that shape social organization. He contends that this shift in perspective is crucial for understanding the dynamics of society. The book offers a fresh lens on sociological thought, encouraging readers to reconsider how they conceptualize social structures and their evolution over time.

      In the Cross of Reality
    • 2017

      Shame and Overcoming the Self -- Deeds Looking Back from Death -- The Pathbreakers -- 9 The Living Spaces in Correlation -- The Human Being: Social Psychology -- Nota Bene -- War and Peace, Army and Factory -- Leader or Manager? -- The Armed Forces -- The Industrial Plant -- Marriages -- One Equals One, or the Passage of Life -- The Next Generation -- Part IV. Conclusion: The Tyranny of Spaces and Their Collapse -- 10 Myth, Metaphysics, Romanticism, Utopia -- The Dangers of the Way -- Myths Surrounding the Number 4 and Metaphysics -- Romanticism and Utopia -- Kant's Discipline -- 11 Decampment [Aufbruch] from "the" Space -- Reciprocal and Solitary -- Only Time-space! -- Sigmund Freud and the Violence [Gewalt] of the Times -- 12 Whoever Speaks Is Transformed (Why Sociology Has to Be a Deeper Grammar) -- 13 The Intellectuals' Dangerous Craving [Raumnot] for Space (Descartes and Nietzsche) -- References -- Index

      The hegemony of spaces
    • 2015

      Practical Knowledge of the Soul

      • 116 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Exploring the concept of the soul, Rosenstock-Huessy offers a practical understanding that transcends traditional philosophical and psychological approaches. He emphasizes the reality of the individual soul, particularly for healthy individuals, and connects this idea to his innovative grammar that prioritizes imperative and vocative speech forms. By grounding the discussion in essential meanings rather than mystical interpretations, the book seeks to illuminate the significance of the soul in human experience.

      Practical Knowledge of the Soul
    • 2013

      The Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy Fund For four decades, the Fund operated a publishing wing, Argo Books, which published many of Rosenstock-Huessy's English-language works and unpublished manuscripts as books. (The German Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy Gesellschaft undertook similar efforts with the German-language works; the Dutch group Respondeo published a number of translations into Dutch.) The Fund recently decided to pass on responsibility for Rosenstock-Huessy's works to another publisher, and his English-language works are now available on Amazon, sold by Wipf and Stock of Eugene, OR, who also publish Jacques Ellul and William Stringfellow.)

      Planetary Service: A Way Into the Third Millennium
    • 2013

      The Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy Fund For four decades, the Fund operated a publishing wing, Argo Books, which published many of Rosenstock-Huessy's English-language works and unpublished manuscripts as books. (The German Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy Gesellschaft undertook similar efforts with the German-language works; the Dutch group Respondeo published a number of translations into Dutch.) The Fund recently decided to pass on responsibility for Rosenstock-Huessy's works to another publisher, and his English-language works are now available on Amazon, sold by Wipf and Stock of Eugene, OR, who also publish Jacques Ellul and William Stringfellow.)

      The Christian Future: Or the Modern Mind Outrun
    • 2013
    • 2013

      Speech and Reality

      • 201 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy Fund For four decades, the Fund operated a publishing wing, Argo Books, which published many of Rosenstock-Huessy's English-language works and unpublished manuscripts as books. (The German Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy Gesellschaft undertook similar efforts with the German-language works; the Dutch group Respondeo published a number of translations into Dutch.) The Fund recently decided to pass on responsibility for Rosenstock-Huessy's works to another publisher, and his English-language works are now available on Amazon, sold by Wipf and Stock of Eugene, OR, who also publish Jacques Ellul and William Stringfellow.)

      Speech and Reality
    • 2013

      I am an Impure Thinker

      • 250 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Exploring the life and ideas of Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy, this work delves into his contributions to philosophy, sociology, and theology. It highlights his unique perspective on language, history, and the interplay between individual and society. The book emphasizes his belief in the transformative power of dialogue and the importance of understanding cultural contexts. Through engaging narratives and insightful analysis, it presents Rosenstock-Huessy as a pivotal figure in 20th-century thought, whose ideas continue to resonate today.

      I am an Impure Thinker
    • 2013

      The Multiformity of Man

      • 100 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Focusing on the concept of speech thinking, the work of Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy emphasizes language as a creative and responsive act integral to social existence. His insights illustrate how language not only enhances human capabilities but also shapes historical context. A Jewish convert to Christianity, he experienced significant life changes, including military service in WWI and fleeing Nazism to establish an academic career in the U.S. His contributions hold enduring relevance, especially regarding traditional values amidst societal transformations.

      The Multiformity of Man
    • 2013

      Out of Revolution

      • 856 pages
      • 30 hours of reading

      Focusing on the interpretation of modern Western history, this work presents a unique perspective that spans 900 years, positing that history is shaped by a series of total revolutions across Europe. It challenges conventional historiography and aims to engage a general audience with its original scholarship. The author, Rosenstock-Huessy, is portrayed as a prophetic figure whose insights may resonate more deeply with contemporary readers. The book serves as both a historical narrative and a theory on the practice of history itself.

      Out of Revolution