Recent historiographic studies of cultural exchanges between Germany and Greece in the 19th and 20th centuries have tended to neglect the mutual influence of the two countries＇ intellectuals; as a result, there is in...Recent historiographic studies of cultural exchanges between Germany and Greece in the 19th and 20th centuries have tended to neglect the mutual influence of the two countries＇ intellectuals; as a result, there is insufficient appreciation of the extent to which historiography and philosophy were appropriated by the politics of the Interwar period. This article focuses on attempts by neo-Kantian philosophers to overcome the crisis of historicism, and on the impact of this crisis on Greek intellectuals＇ perceptions of historicism. The study shows that at the time historicism invoked the past to solve the problems of the present. My purpose is to show that in a time of crisis, Germany＇s pursuit of its Greekness in conformity with the Bildung tradition, and Greece＇s cultural dependence on Germany in the meaning-making of its own Greekness, shared common ground in the ideological uses of philosophy and history in the service of politics and the politics of culture. In the aftermath of WWI, German scholars raised the issue of the crisis of historicism. Neo-Kantian philosophers such as Heinrich Rickert, whose theory had a major impact on Greek intellectuals, became involved in this debate, posing the question of historical objectivity. Yet Rickert＇s philosophy of history soon fell into an impasse, leading to the rise of an idealist philosophy of history in the 1930s that committed itself anew to the dominant politics. In the 1930s, under the guise of idealism, Greek neo-Kantian intellectuals were claiming an objective historical narrative of the traumatic experience from 1922 onwards, which fit into the structure of an idealized ahistorical and mythic past, and which, as a hegemonic discourse, excluded its political enemies and propagandized the political struggle towards the fulfillment of the nation＇s historical and spiritual mission.展开更多
The housing situation just after the First World War was very bad.This was due,among other things,to the huge war damage of buildings as well as years of neglecting the construction movement during 123 years of partit...The housing situation just after the First World War was very bad.This was due,among other things,to the huge war damage of buildings as well as years of neglecting the construction movement during 123 years of partitioning.Not only public buildings were destroyed,but most of all housing development,which at that time in the Lublin region mostly had a wooden structure.The article presents a part of a comprehensive study of the wooden architecture of the interwar period of small towns in the Lublin region.Representative examples from each type of object were discussed.展开更多
At the end of 20th Century, the electric energy became a new indicator of world civilization. The era of electricity also put his mark on the Romanian alveolus of civilization. The paper deals with an analysis of the ...At the end of 20th Century, the electric energy became a new indicator of world civilization. The era of electricity also put his mark on the Romanian alveolus of civilization. The paper deals with an analysis of the scientific researches and applications which express the results of works of eminent scientists and engineers in electro-techniques and related domains, in Romania, in the first decade of interwar period 1919-1929. The scientific activities developed in many domains of Science are sustained by the significant technical progress in Romania, in this short but relevant period of Tempus in which, in Europe and in other parts of Civitas Terra, was peace.展开更多
This paper employs archival documents to research how the Gold Coast colonial government worked with European women medical doctors at preventive health to sustain infant and child welfare clinics.After the First Worl...This paper employs archival documents to research how the Gold Coast colonial government worked with European women medical doctors at preventive health to sustain infant and child welfare clinics.After the First World War,the objective of the colonial government and medical officers was to prevent child mortality and child morbidity.European women medical doctors working with the government and in private practice at infant and child welfare clinics cared for African pregnant women,mothers,and children not older than three years old.European women medical doctors at infant and child welfare clinics educated the community.In 1932,the Great Depression peaked and Percy Selwyn-Clarke in the health service needed to increase funds and staff.Selwyn-Clarke established the Gold Coast Local Branch of the British Red Cross Society to work at the infant and child welfare clinics.展开更多
Using historical records from the period including newspapers and architectural journals,this paper examines seven ballrooms built in Shanghai between the 1920s and 1930s.These ballrooms were all designed by leading a...Using historical records from the period including newspapers and architectural journals,this paper examines seven ballrooms built in Shanghai between the 1920s and 1930s.These ballrooms were all designed by leading architects and reflect their ambitions and visions in creating fantastical spaces for the city’s elites to celebrate their status while socializing with other members of high society.Their technological features include sprung dance floors,sophisticated lighting schemes,and other technical wizardry to enhance the experience of dancing and being entertained.One ballroom was in the style of a traditional Chinese palace,highlighting the connection to earlier forms of culture in China.Today most of these ballrooms still exist and many of their original features are still intact,although the dancing has been superseded by other activities such as wedding banquets,conferences,and even the stock exchange.展开更多
文摘Recent historiographic studies of cultural exchanges between Germany and Greece in the 19th and 20th centuries have tended to neglect the mutual influence of the two countries＇ intellectuals; as a result, there is insufficient appreciation of the extent to which historiography and philosophy were appropriated by the politics of the Interwar period. This article focuses on attempts by neo-Kantian philosophers to overcome the crisis of historicism, and on the impact of this crisis on Greek intellectuals＇ perceptions of historicism. The study shows that at the time historicism invoked the past to solve the problems of the present. My purpose is to show that in a time of crisis, Germany＇s pursuit of its Greekness in conformity with the Bildung tradition, and Greece＇s cultural dependence on Germany in the meaning-making of its own Greekness, shared common ground in the ideological uses of philosophy and history in the service of politics and the politics of culture. In the aftermath of WWI, German scholars raised the issue of the crisis of historicism. Neo-Kantian philosophers such as Heinrich Rickert, whose theory had a major impact on Greek intellectuals, became involved in this debate, posing the question of historical objectivity. Yet Rickert＇s philosophy of history soon fell into an impasse, leading to the rise of an idealist philosophy of history in the 1930s that committed itself anew to the dominant politics. In the 1930s, under the guise of idealism, Greek neo-Kantian intellectuals were claiming an objective historical narrative of the traumatic experience from 1922 onwards, which fit into the structure of an idealized ahistorical and mythic past, and which, as a hegemonic discourse, excluded its political enemies and propagandized the political struggle towards the fulfillment of the nation＇s historical and spiritual mission.
文摘The housing situation just after the First World War was very bad.This was due,among other things,to the huge war damage of buildings as well as years of neglecting the construction movement during 123 years of partitioning.Not only public buildings were destroyed,but most of all housing development,which at that time in the Lublin region mostly had a wooden structure.The article presents a part of a comprehensive study of the wooden architecture of the interwar period of small towns in the Lublin region.Representative examples from each type of object were discussed.
文摘At the end of 20th Century, the electric energy became a new indicator of world civilization. The era of electricity also put his mark on the Romanian alveolus of civilization. The paper deals with an analysis of the scientific researches and applications which express the results of works of eminent scientists and engineers in electro-techniques and related domains, in Romania, in the first decade of interwar period 1919-1929. The scientific activities developed in many domains of Science are sustained by the significant technical progress in Romania, in this short but relevant period of Tempus in which, in Europe and in other parts of Civitas Terra, was peace.
文摘This paper employs archival documents to research how the Gold Coast colonial government worked with European women medical doctors at preventive health to sustain infant and child welfare clinics.After the First World War,the objective of the colonial government and medical officers was to prevent child mortality and child morbidity.European women medical doctors working with the government and in private practice at infant and child welfare clinics cared for African pregnant women,mothers,and children not older than three years old.European women medical doctors at infant and child welfare clinics educated the community.In 1932,the Great Depression peaked and Percy Selwyn-Clarke in the health service needed to increase funds and staff.Selwyn-Clarke established the Gold Coast Local Branch of the British Red Cross Society to work at the infant and child welfare clinics.
文摘Using historical records from the period including newspapers and architectural journals,this paper examines seven ballrooms built in Shanghai between the 1920s and 1930s.These ballrooms were all designed by leading architects and reflect their ambitions and visions in creating fantastical spaces for the city’s elites to celebrate their status while socializing with other members of high society.Their technological features include sprung dance floors,sophisticated lighting schemes,and other technical wizardry to enhance the experience of dancing and being entertained.One ballroom was in the style of a traditional Chinese palace,highlighting the connection to earlier forms of culture in China.Today most of these ballrooms still exist and many of their original features are still intact,although the dancing has been superseded by other activities such as wedding banquets,conferences,and even the stock exchange.
