Constantin Carathéodory in Munich (1924–1945) : moral courage and constraints under the Nazi Regime

DOI zum Zitieren der Version auf EPub Bayreuth: https://doi.org/10.15495/EPub_UBT_00008906
URN to cite this document: urn:nbn:de:bvb:703-epub-8906-0

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Pesch, Hans Josef:
Constantin Carathéodory in Munich (1924–1945) : moral courage and constraints under the Nazi Regime.
In: Central European Journal of Operations Research. Vol. 33 (2025) . - pp. 529-535.
ISSN 1613-9178
DOI der Verlagsversion: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10100-025-00974-z

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Abstract

This paper examines the life and decisions of Constantin Carathéodory, a Greek-German mathematician, during his tenure at the University of Munich (1924–1945). It addresses criticisms of Carathéodory’s actions during the Nazi regime, analyzing historical sources to argue that he maintained a hostile attitude toward the regime while supporting persecuted colleagues. The study highlights the constraints he faced and the moral choices he made against the backdrop of a tragic period in German history, offering a nuanced understanding of his legacy.

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Item Type:	Article in a journal
DDC Subjects:	500 Science 500 Science > 510 Mathematics 900 History and geography 900 History and geography > 900 History
Institutions of the University:	Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Mathematics, Physics und Computer Science Faculties > Faculty of Mathematics, Physics und Computer Science > Department of Mathematics Faculties > Faculty of Mathematics, Physics und Computer Science > Department of Mathematics > Former Professors Faculties > Faculty of Mathematics, Physics und Computer Science > Department of Mathematics > Former Professors > Chair Mathematics in Engineering Sciences - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hans-Josef Pesch
Language:	English
Originates at UBT:	Yes
URN:	urn:nbn:de:bvb:703-epub-8906-0
Date Deposited:	20 Feb 2026 12:17
Last Modified:	20 Feb 2026 12:18
URI:	https://epub.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/8906

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