Ernst Jünger
Ernst Jünger: A Soldier-Scholar's Legacy
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Ernst Jünger was born on March 29, 1895, in Heidelberg, Germany. His full name is Ernst Friedrich Friedrich Wilhelm Jünger. He is often referred to as the "Soldier-Scholar" due to his unique blend of military experience and literary talent.
Birth and Death Dates
March 29, 1895 - February 17, 1998
Ernst Jünger lived a long life, passing away at the age of 102 in Wilflingen, Germany. His longevity allowed him to witness and reflect on many significant events throughout the 20th century.
Nationality and Profession(s)
German soldier, writer, philosopher, and critic
Jünger's life was marked by his dual identities as a soldier and a scholar. He served in World War I and later became a prominent figure in German literature and philosophy.
Early Life and Background
Ernst Jünger was born into a family of artists and intellectuals. His father, Ernst Rudolf Jünger, was an engineer and writer who encouraged his son's love of nature and the arts. Jünger grew up in Heidelberg and later moved to Berlin, where he studied art history at the university.
Major Accomplishments
Served as a lieutenant in World War I
Contributed to the development of German military tactics during both World Wars
Published numerous books on philosophy, literature, and politics
Influenced the development of existentialism and phenomenology
Jünger's experiences in World War I had a profound impact on his writing. He witnessed the horrors of trench warfare and was awarded the Pour le Mérite for bravery.
Notable Works or Actions
_Storm of Steel_ (1920): an autobiographical novel about his experiences during World War I
_The Adventurers_ (1954): a collection of essays on politics, history, and philosophy
* _Eumeswil_ (1977): a dystopian novel that explores themes of individualism and rebellion
Jünger's writing often grappled with the nature of human existence and the impact of technology on society.
Impact and Legacy
Ernst Jünger's influence extends far beyond his native Germany. His ideas have shaped the thought of prominent philosophers, including Martin Heidegger and Jean-Paul Sartre. His work has also inspired artists, writers, and musicians across a range of genres.
Jünger's concept of the "Übermensch" (Superman) in _The Adventurers_ echoes Nietzsche's idea of the individual who transcends conventional morality and values.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Ernst Jünger is remembered for his unique blend of military experience, literary talent, and philosophical insight. His writing continues to inspire new generations of thinkers, artists, and writers. As a Soldier-Scholar, he embodies the idea that intellectual curiosity and practical action are complementary aspects of human existence.
Today, Jünger's work remains relevant in an age marked by technological advancements, global conflicts, and environmental crises. His legacy serves as a reminder that true wisdom lies at the intersection of theory and practice.
Quotes by Ernst Jünger
Ernst Jünger's insights on:
The suspicion that there are invisible things, things that seldom appear or that are only shown to the chosen ones, had to be preceded by the knowledge of the visible things, that is, of experience. This provides the grip.
It has always been my ideal in war to eliminate all feelings of hatred and to treat my enemy as an enemy only in battle and to honour him as a man according to his courage.
In my experience, I have found that creativity demands a vigilant mind, which is weakened by the influence of drugs.
We had set out in a rain of flowers to seek the death of heroes. The war was our dream of greatness, power and glory. It was a man's work, a duel on the fields whose flowers would be stained with blood. There is no lovelier death in the world... Anything rather than stay at home, anything to make one with the rest.
The political trend is always to be observed, partly as a spectacle, partly for one's own safety. The liberal is dissatisfied with regime; the anarch passes through their sequence - as inoffensively as possible - like a suite of rooms. This is the recipe for anyone who cares more about the substance of the world than its shadow - the philosopher, the artist, the believer.
For the anarch, little is changed when he strips off a uniform that he wore partly as fool's motley, partly as camouflage. It covers his spiritual freedom, which he will objectivate during such transitions. This distinguishes him from the anarchist, who, objectively unfree, starts raging until he is thrust into a more rigorous straitjacket.
Often I have the impression that I am writing on paper that is already browning in the licks of the flames.
The more the panic grows, the more uplifting the image of a man who refuses to bow to the terror.
Todo o conforto tem de ser pago. A situação do animal doméstico arrasta atrás de si a do animal de abate.
Bombentrichter und Gräben haben einen engen Horizont. Er reicht nicht weiter als einen Handgranatenwurf.