Ernest Belfort Bax (23 July 1854 – 26 Nov 1926) was an English journalist, philosopher and historian. He was educated privately and influenced by Lewes, Lecky, Bain, Spencer and others. He studied philosophy in Germany, beginning with Kant and Hegel. Notable philosophical works by Bax are The Problem of Reality (1892), (1907), Problems of Men, Mind and Morals (1912), and more. He also published some works on history and culture, along with his contributions to philosophy and man’s rights.
German Culture: Past and Present is a work on culture by Ernst B. Bax. Germany is and has been one of the major states of Europe for over thousand years. By the weight of its power, economy, culture it was leaving a great mark on the face European and world history. Understanding of how Germany thinks and feels is vital for understanding of a great number historical processes. And this work allows immersing into German Culture deep and quick.
