James Wakefield - Giovanni Gentile & Actual Idealism
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The Spirit of Philosophy: Gentile, Language, and Ideals
This chapter explores the complex relationship between subjective pronouns in Romance languages, particularly focusing on Italian, Spanish, and Latin. It discusses Giovanni Gentile's philosophical ideas on spirit, consciousness, and their implications for understanding subjectivity, drawing connections to Hegel and historical philosophy. Additionally, the chapter critiques the potential misinterpretation of Gentile's work by extremist ideologies, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of his concepts in their appropriate philosophical context.
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