Then & Now: Philosophy, History & Politics Hegel: A Complete Guide to History
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Jan 18, 2024 Delve into Hegel's profound impact on history and politics, from Kantian Critique to Absolute Knowing. Explore Hegel's concept of perception and the evolution of self-consciousness. Contrast stoicism and skepticism in philosophical thought and unravel the paradox of the unhappy consciousness. Examine Geist, Greek ethical life, and the decline of Greek society. Unpack Hegel's views on culture, individuality, spirituality, faith, and Christianity in his philosophy.
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Hegel's Influence
- Hegel, a philosopher of change and progress, significantly influenced subsequent philosophy.
- His ideas shaped major political ideologies, including communism and conservatism.
Phenomenology of Spirit
- Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit charts a course through human thought to absolute freedom.
- It's a challenging but rewarding journey to understand the universe and the mind of God.
Kant's Wall
- Kant argued that our knowledge is limited to perception and logic, creating a 'wall'.
- We construct representations of the world but can't know the 'thing in itself'.