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Where did Herder believe "true German culture" could be discovered?

  • In academia

  • In government policies

  • Among the common people

  • In religious practices

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Herder believed "true German culture" could be discovered among the common people, in their traditions, language, and way of life. He saw them as the preservers of authentic national culture, untainted by foreign influences or upper-class refinements. He argued that true German culture should draw inspiration from these authentic sources rather than imitating classical models or other cultures.
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