Ernő Fináczy and the Moral Purpose of Education in 20th-Century Hungary

Ernő Fináczy and the Moral Purpose of Education in 20th-Century Hungary

‘Only monotheism can have a permanent educational effect,’ Ernő Fináczy claimed—a statement that would likely provoke controversy in the 21st century. Yet, in early 20th-century Hungary, this assertion from a well-known professor was accepted as common sense. Among Hungarian conservatives in education during the 20th century, Ernő Fináczy’s name stands out. A prominent educator and university professor, he taught many future teachers and shaped …