Werner Jaeger - Wissenschaft, Bildung, Politik

Published in 2017 by Walter de Gruyter, this volume edited by Colin G. King serves as a scholarly examination of the intellectual legacy of Werner Jaeger, one of the most influential classical scholars of the twentieth century. The work stems from a broader academic effort to contextualize Jaeger's 'Third Humanism'—an educational and philosophical movement that sought to integrate the ideals of ancient Greek culture into the modern political and pedagogical landscape of the early twentieth century.

The book functions as a collection of essays that critically engage with how Jaeger navigated the intersection of classical philology, academic politics, and the shifting social structures of his time. The editorial work reflects contemporary historiographical standards, aiming to provide a nuanced perspective on Jaeger's trajectory from his work in Germany to his later career at Harvard. It is intended primarily for a specialized audience of classicists and historians of philosophy, contributing to the ongoing assessment of how classical scholarship has been utilized in educational discourse.