Kritička misao u Bosni i Hercegovini do Prvog svjetskog rata
CRITICAL THOUGHT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA IN THE PERIOD BEFORE THE WORLD WAR I

Summary/Abstract: Before the World War I, the critical thought in Bosnia Herzegovina was developing very slowly, due to the fact that the basic prerequisites for its affirmation did not exist, namely, national and civil freedom, organised cultural life and awareness on the significance of this thought for spiritual and moral life of people. Therefore, in all realms of life various kinds of ideological thought — religious, national and political — dominated instead. In spite of all these unfavorable conditions, the critical thought was spreading more and more in the second half of the 19th century and in the beginning of the 20th century in certain religious and national communities, namely in the public life of Bosnia and Herzegovina and thus this country was gradually becoming a part of the contemporary European cultural circle. A special contribution in it was made by the best educated local intelectuals and writers who were courageous enough, patriotic and morally conscious to search the truth (in spite of all dangers and resistance they encountered) and condemn all manifestations that threaten dignity and moral integrity of the local people. Owing to this, the critical thought could maintain and beneficially influence the civilizational progress of Bosnian country and its nations.

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