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The term 'volksgeist' is associated with which philosopher who emphasized German culture?

1

Karl Marx

2

Johann Gottfried Herder

3

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

4

Friedrich Nietzsche

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Answer

B. Johann Gottfried Herder

Solution:

'Volksgeist' is a concept developed by Johann Gottfried Herder, emphasizing the spirit of the people and cultural heritage in nation-building. The other philosophers had different focuses.

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