Overcoming the Past in German Scientific Discourse

Even now German society is painfully aware of its past. For historians and cultural scientists, the problem overcoming past an important topic for discussion. The purpose this research article to explore genesis phenomenon in post-war Germany. To investigate development concept, analyzes approaches study from formation Federal Republic Germany day. based on principles memory studies reflect guilt collective responsibility Germans Nazi era. In 1949–1990 acknowledged crimes established memorials. Political disputes reassessment national socialism attracted public attention transformed politics country. author also applies a comparative historical method determine how went two states, GDR. results show that after unification Germany, concept has changed got new dimension scientific discourse. As shown, at present not only period National Socialism but rethinking SED regime significant consciousness culture This double widely discussed media finding way into identity people. describes specificities process transformation. Scientific discussion differences between understanding practical applications described paper another study.