A Vital Question: The Quest for Bildung in Russia, 1860s-80s. (original) (raw)

The paper explores the evolution of the concept of Bildung in Russia during the 1860s to 1880s, focusing particularly on the contributions of influential figures such as N.I. Pirogov and N.N. Strakhov. It discusses the debates surrounding the distinction between obrazovanie (education) and vospitanie (upbringing) amidst the socio-political context of the Great Reforms. The work highlights Strakhov's significance as a philosopher of Bildung, especially his controversial ideas regarding Polish-Russian relations, and argues for a deeper recognition of his impact on Russian intellectual thought.