Johann Gottfried von Herder sought to revive __________ through the use of the "national language" in schools,books,and newspapers.

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Johann Gottfried von Herder sought to revive "national feeling" or a sense of national identity and pride. He believed that a common language was essential to this goal and advocated the use of the "national language" (in his case, German) in schools, books, and newspapers as a means of promoting a shared national culture. While he certainly valued traditional values and German mythology, these were not the primary focus of his efforts to promote a sense of national identity.

Johann Gottfried Von Herder Sought to Revive __________ Through the Use