The ideas of 1914

pp. 1-15

in: Alexander L. Dobrokhotov (ed), The Great War in the eyes of Russian thinkers, then and now, Studies in East European Thought 66, 2014.

Abstract

Battles of the First World War were accompanied by what was the first full-scale war of words in European history. It was aimed at influencing the public opinion abroad as well as at mobilizing the population at home. Leading intellectuals, including famous scholars, participated in propaganda campaigns waged by the belligerent nations. This text focuses on the discussions between philosophers involved in the international conflict.