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Lessing's Education of the Human Race is a classic work of philosophy that examines the nature of human knowledge and the role of education in shaping our understanding of the world. Written by John Dearling Haney, a noted scholar of Enlightenment thought, this book offers a detailed analysis of the ideas of German philosopher Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. With its lucid prose and insightful commentary, Lessing's Education of the Human Race is an important contribution to our understanding of the history of Western thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Lessing's Education of the Human Race is a philosophical treatise written by German writer and philosopher Gotthold Ephraim Lessing in 1780. In this book, Lessing argues that humanity has been gradually progressing towards a greater understanding of truth and morality throughout history, and that this progress is essential for the development of a truly enlightened society.Lessing's argument is based on the idea that each generation builds upon the knowledge and wisdom of the previous one, and that this process of accumulation leads to a gradual improvement in human understanding. He also emphasizes the importance of individual freedom and autonomy in this process, arguing that individuals must be free to explore and question established beliefs in order to contribute to the collective progress of humanity.John Dearling Haney's 1908 translation of Lessing's Education of the Human Race provides an accessible English-language version of this important philosophical work. Haney's translation includes a detailed introduction that provides historical context and explains the significance of Lessing's ideas for contemporary readers.Overall, Lessing's Education of the Human Race is a thought-provoking and insightful work that continues to be relevant to modern discussions about the nature of progress, knowledge, and human enlightenment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.