German Intellectuals and the Nazi Past

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Focusing on the debates among West German intellectuals, this book examines the complex relationship between the Nazi past and the future of democracy in Germany. It delves into the perspectives of the Forty-Fivers, a generation shaped by the Weimar Republic, and explores the contentious discussions surrounding national identity and guilt. Key themes include the stigma of the Holocaust and the emotional turmoil surrounding national pride, revealing how these debates were intertwined with the political sentiments of the intellectual community over sixty years.