ERC Consolidator Grant · 2025
Translation as a Philosophical Lens on German-Jewish Thought
Translation has been vital for displaced communities, preserving cultural memory and facilitating adaptation. In the German-Jewish tradition, it held deep philosophical significance, serving as a tool for negotiating identity amidst the absence of a shared language or homeland. Yet, scholarship has often limited its scope to biblical translations, neglecting its broader philosophical implications. PHIL-TRAGEN addresses this gap by redefining translation as a philosophical framework for reinterpreting German-Jewish thought, encompassing two centuries that trace its inception and culmination. It examines translation not merely as a linguistic or cultural practice but as a border phenomenon…
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