Abstract
In the department of Rare Books at the Library of the South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushinsky two distinctive works by Christian Fürchtegott Gellert published in 1790 were found. The current level of the use of early publications as sources for historical research is largely dependent on the accounting and scientific level of describing the sights of print within the institution. This fact is specifically important for the early printed books and rare editions as the study of those allow restoration of historical memory and the eliminate white spots in the history. Almost forgotten by descendants, the work of C. F. Gellert represents a holistic philosophical, historical and pedagogical system whose specificity is determined by the personality of the writer: his spirituality, worldview, life, and experience. Gellert’s theoretical treatises represent not only a collection of his didactic ideas and concepts, but they are also the philosophical and aesthetic foundation of the literary work of the author. All works created by Gellert, whether fables and parables, moving comedies and romance, spiritual wings and songs, have a theoretical justification. At the same time, it is important for the author to translate their ideas and views into life. Also, to visualize the artistic material to show the reader the possibility of solving educational problems with a help of artistic creativity.
Highlights
Актуальність дослідження обумовлюється тим фактом, що в сучасному соціальному дискурсі відзначається інтерес до особистості та творчості авторів, які залишили значний слід у формуванні національної ментальності, але при цьому були на певний термін забуті або відкинуті читацькою аудиторією в силу закономірної зміни етичних та естетичних уявлень і смаків
In order so summarize abovementioned facts, it should be emphasized that the desire for clarity, prove of all concepts to cover issues of scientific knowledge, public life, persistent pursuit of the idea of «usefulness» of philosophy, its duty to serve for the happiness of mankind, educational form of presentation of all questions – all these aspects of Gellert’s philosophy were consonant with the spiritual situation of the early Enlightenment and found a sympathetic response from contemporaries
The paradigm of the Age of Enlightenment responded to the explanation of reality as a rationally and expediently organized world, made at its core, not without contradictions as well as the possibility of evil in human society and behavior
Summary
Актуальність дослідження обумовлюється тим фактом, що в сучасному соціальному дискурсі відзначається інтерес до особистості та творчості авторів, які залишили значний слід у формуванні національної ментальності, але при цьому були на певний термін забуті або відкинуті читацькою аудиторією в силу закономірної зміни етичних та естетичних уявлень і смаків. The current level of the use of early publications as sources for historical research is largely dependent on the accounting and scientific level of describing the sights of print within the institution This fact is important for the early printed books and rare editions as the study of those allow restoration of historical memory and the eliminate white spots in the history. Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (1715-1769) is a famous German writer, philosopher, teacher and public figure of the early Enlightenment in Germany. His figure is well known and respected. A number of different genres were present in his publications, such as spiritual songs, fables, parables, «tearful» comedies, and epistolary novels
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