Along with J.G. Fichte and, at least in his early work, F.W.J. von Schelling, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770–1831) belongs to the period of German idealism in the decades following Kant. The most systematic of the idealists, Hegel attempted, throughout his published writings as well as in his lectures, to elaborate a comprehensive and systematic philosophy from a purportedly logical ...
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There has been much excitement at the discovery of a treasure trove of notes from the lectures of the great German idealist philosopher GWF Hegel. The several thousand pages date from Hegel’s time at ...
Why are Hegel’s writings on philosophy so difficult to read? Or are they really?
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel[a] (27 August 1770 – 14 November 1831) was a German philosopher and a major figure in the tradition of German idealism. His influence on Western philosophy extends across a wide range of topics—from metaphysical issues in epistemology and ontology, to political philosophy, to philosophy of art and philosophy of religion. Hegel was born in Stuttgart. His life ...
Learn about Hegel’s philosophy with clear explanations and practical examples. Explore topics like Absolute Idealism, Dialectics, Self-Consciousness, and Freedom, plus contrasts with thinkers like Locke, Marx, and Kant. Perfect for beginners in philosophy.
Hegel: Social and Political Thought Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) is one of the greatest systematic thinkers in the history of Western philosophy. In addition to epitomizing German idealist philosophy, Hegel boldly claimed that his own system of philosophy represented an historical culmination of all previous philosophical thought. Hegel’s overall encyclopedic system is divided ...