Obscure philosophical heritage of Christian FÜrchtegott Gellert: An Experience of ConceptualizationObscure philosophical heritage of Christian FÜrchtegott Gellert: An Experience of Conceptualization

• Main Authors: Ю. А. Добролюбська, O. М. Присяжнюк
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Publishing House "Grani" 2019-06-01
• Series: Granì
• Subjects: burghers; didactics; Enlightenment; an early print; epistolary style; educational pedagogy; morality
• Online Access: https://grani.org.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/1359
• ISSN: 2077-1800; 2413-8738

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.