Lecture on Paul Natorp and Hermann Cohen in Marburg 1948

Abstract

Nicolai Hartmann delivered the lecture on Hermann Cohen and Paul Natorp, published here for the first time, in 1948 in Marburg. He had studied under both scholars since 1905 and had begun his academic career there. However, in his later works Hartmann distanced himself from the thought of his former mentors. Therefore, this late lecture seems all the more striking. In his speech, he draws an impressive portrait of the two personalities, especially of Natorp. Alongside conceptual sketches of their thinking, he shares insights into their personal style in the lectures and seminars they taught.