In this thesis has been explored how and why Thomas Mann's view on democracy changed in the years 1914-1933. During the outbreak of World War One Thomas Mann was an enthusiastic supporter of the...Show moreIn this thesis has been explored how and why Thomas Mann's view on democracy changed in the years 1914-1933. During the outbreak of World War One Thomas Mann was an enthusiastic supporter of the German monarchy and its war efforts. Later on, he developed himself as one of the most fervent defenders of the democratic Weimar Republic. In this research is argued that despite these developments, he did not radically transform ('Wandel') his views, as is often argued, but that there is much continuity ('Kontinuität') in his thinking.Show less
