欧洲思想史(英文).ppt

Conflict of Values Simo Knuuttila regards the conflict of values as a typical feature of Europeanism. The Europeans have generated common values that have simply accumulated without ever being ordered to form a harmonious synthesis. The dilemma of European sense and sensibility lies in precisely this mass of values not ordered to form any balanced entity. Thanks! The Question of Central Europe: Europe-in-Between? The Start of the Mitteleuropa Debate Eastern Europe Western Europe Central Europe (Mitteleuropa) Mitteleuropa: political implications In-between Europe The views on Central Europe, its precise location and character, have in particular tied in with the role of Russia as the eastern border of Europe. The second factor governing the debate on Central Europe has been the role and position of Germany in drawing the western border. Mitteleuropa Germany: make Central Europe a strong Mitteleuropa with a dominant position in Europe “The term Mitteleuropa never has been merely a geographical term; it is also a political one, much as Europe, East and West, are terms that political scientists employ as synonyms for political ideas or concepts. Traditionally, Mitteleuropa has been that part of Europe between East and West. As profane as this may sound, this is probably the most precise definition of Mitteleuropa available.” It refers to territories under Germanic cultural hegemony until World War I. Proponent of Mitteleuropa Friedrich Naumann: A strong Central Europe, with Germany as its leader Proponent of Mitteleuropa Josef Partsch: A decidedly sketchy geographical definition of the area Further economic cooperation in Central Europe (combat the world might of Britain and Russia) Stress Cultural uniformity of the region Criticism of Mitteleuropa Karl Kautsky German hegemony in Central Europe Propose the founding of a supranational federation of equal, socialist states Sir Halford Mackingder Creation o