Intellectual Responsibility in Weimar Germany

The speaker reflects on the influence of inspirational professors during their undergraduate studies, particularly a lecture by historian Gordon Craig on the role of intellectuals in Weimar Germany. The lecture highlighted the intellectuals' disengagement from politics, contributing to the rise of the Nazis and World War II. This reflection led the speaker to choose graduate school in political science over law school, emphasizing the importance of intellectuals remaining engaged in politics.

What was the speaker's impression of their undergraduate professors?

• They were quite inspirational.

• They were overly critical.

• They were uninspiring.

• They were indifferent.

Where was the speaker studying during their junior year?

• Rome

• Paris

• London

• Berlin

What was the main topic of Gordon Craig's lecture?

• The role of intellectuals in Weimar Germany

• The economic policies of Weimar Germany

• The cultural movements in 19th century Germany

• The military strategies of World War II

How did intellectuals in Weimar Germany behave according to the lecture?

• They actively engaged in politics.

• They focused on economic reforms.

• They disengaged from politics.

• They supported the Nazi regime.

What consequence did the disengagement of intellectuals have in Weimar Germany?

• It led to economic prosperity.

• It resulted in cultural renaissance.

• It strengthened democratic institutions.

• It contributed to the rise of the Nazis.

What career path was the speaker considering before the lecture?

• Business

• Engineering

• Medicine

• Law

What decision did the speaker make after the lecture?

• To study political science in graduate school

• To focus on art and culture

• To become a historian

• To pursue a career in law