ABSTRACT
This chapter outlines the core of contemporary debate that revolved around the volkisch bonds of science, before engaging with the theoretical conceptualizations of zwischenvolkisches Verstehen on the basis of several case studies. It provides how ethno-pluralistic concepts were gradually transformed into concepts of hegemonial transfer of knowledge in accordance with the German war and expansion policy, leaving the intended reconciliation of politics and science, volkisch principle and epistemic transnationality to fail in theory as well as in practice. The chapter deals with some preliminary thoughts on the practical implications of these changes in the approach to internationality as they are reflected in scientific periodicals. The ethno-pluralistically based concept of a science with völkisch bonds identified conceptualizations of science that were universal, neutral and presuppositionless with the “claim to power of an abstract intellect” that ought to be rejected as a “construction” due to liberal, Marxist, rationalistic-French and especially Jewish groups.
