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Why Humanistic Education Matters: A 1916 Defense Against Modernity & War
In 1916, amid the chaos of World War I, German philosopher Max Hildebert Boehm wrote a powerful defense of humanistic education (Bildung). This video explores his radical ideas: how true education is about understanding, not just explaining; why he rejected the 'work school' movement and the rise of efficiency-obsessed learning; and his call for a national-centered universalism that blends Roman power with Greek spirit. Discover why Boehm's critique of Americanism, technicalism, and the erosion of spirit remains startlingly relevant today. Watch to understand how education can save a society from being reduced to mere machines.
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