Moderne Probleme

Hartmann, Eduard von, 1842-1906Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 509K words
Chapters: 51

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Moderne Probleme by Eduard von HartmannAuthor: Hartmann, Eduard von, 1842-1906,Language: German, Class: B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Release Date: Jun 30, 2017

Editor's review

This is the public-domain electronic text of Moderne Probleme, a German-language work by the German philosopher Eduard von Hartmann, prepared and released by Project Gutenberg. Hartmann is known for his "philosophy of the unconscious," which fuses Hegel and Schopenhauer; this book belongs to his later reflective writing on modern culture, ethics, and spiritual questions, and serves as primary material for understanding nineteenth-century German philosophical debate. The value of the electronic edition lies in its complete text, easy searchability, free availability, and retention of the original German, which facilitates comparative study. Note when reading: this is a philosophical treatise, not popular writing; the German is period-styled and conceptually dense, and readers new to the German idealist tradition may find it demanding. It is best used as a base text for focused study or scholarly citation, read alongside philosophical-historical background rather than straight through. For course papers or translation practice, begin with introductory chapters to grasp the problem framework, then locate specific topics.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Specialist readers studying nineteenth-century German philosophy and Hartmann's thought
Students needing the German original for textual analysis or translation practice
Philosophy enthusiasts interested in the "philosophy of the unconscious" and the problem of modernity
Scholars building a searchable, citable collection of public-domain philosophy e-books

Not a good fit for

General readers seeking light, introductory philosophy
Readers without German who lack a parallel translation
Beginners expecting a systematic textbook exposition

Reading tips

First look up the basic concepts of Hartmann's "philosophy of the unconscious," then move into specific chapters.
Read by topic rather than page order; use the table of contents to locate core arguments first.
Read alongside a history of nineteenth-century German philosophy to reduce the background gap.
When taking notes, record key terms in the original German for later citation checks.

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Is this book an English translation or the German original?

According to the data, the book's language is German; it is an electronic edition of Hartmann's German original, not an English translation. Readers need some ability to read German philosophical texts, or should use a dictionary and reference materials.

What are the features of the Project Gutenberg edition?

Project Gutenberg provides free electronic texts; this book is a public-domain work it prepared and released on June 30, 2017. Its advantages are that it is free, complete, and searchable; but it usually lacks modern translation notes or a scholarly introduction, so readers must supply background themselves.

Can someone without a philosophy background read this book?

Reading it directly is not really recommended. It is a philosophical treatise, conceptually dense and written in nineteenth-century German prose. Without a background in the history of philosophy, start with an introductory philosophy text, then try selected chapters of this book.

Is it suitable as a base text for citation in a course paper?

It can serve as a base text for quoting the original, especially for topics on Hartmann or the later development of German idealism. When citing, note the edition information and check key terms in the original wording; avoid taking passages out of context from the electronic text alone.

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Hartmann, Eduard von, 1842-1906 Author

Eduard von Hartmann (1842–1906) was a nineteenth-century German philosopher whose ideas had a certain influence on European philosophical circles in the latter half of that century. The available records are limited, and little biographical information beyond his nationality and dates is held here; all that is known is that one work of his, Moderne Probleme (Modern Problems), is included in this collection. Judging from the title and its historical context, the book is likely a collection of philosophical essays or commentaries addressing modern thought, culture, and social issues, reflecting the author's tendency to examine contemporary questions from a philosophical perspective. Hartmann's writing is generally speculative in character and concise in style, and his works were often mentioned in philosophical discussions of his time, offering reference value for later studies of nineteenth-century German philosophical trends.