""The Education of the Human Race"" is a philosophical work by German writer Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. The book explores the idea of human progress and how it is achieved through education and the acquisition of knowledge. Lessing argues that the pursuit of knowledge is essential for human advancement and that it is the duty of every individual to seek truth and enlightenment. He also discusses the role of religion in education and how it can be used to promote moral values and social harmony. Throughout the book, Lessing draws on historical examples and philosophical concepts to support his arguments. ""The Education of the Human Race"" is a thought-provoking work that continues to be relevant today in discussions of education, progress, and human nature.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Literary and Philosophical Essays: French, German and Italian: V32 Harvard Classics, by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766181855.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.