三联精选·什么是教育（德国哲学家雅斯贝尔斯关于教育的思想汇编）

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Karl Jaspers, a prominent German philosopher of the 20th century, profoundly influenced existentialism and hermeneutics through his explorations of human existence, communication, and the limits of knowledge. Born in 1883, he initially trained as a psychiatrist before transitioning to philosophy, where he examined the role of education as a vital pathway to personal and societal enlightenment. In his seminal work 'Sanlian Selection: What is Education (a compilation of thoughts on education by the German philosopher Jaspers)(Chinese Edition),' Jaspers articulates education not merely as the transmission of facts but as an existential process fostering authentic self-understanding and ethical responsibility. His ideas continue to resonate in contemporary debates on pedagogy, emphasizing the transformative power of questioning and dialogue in nurturing free and responsible individuals.