Hegel Quotes

A collection of quotes by Hegel.

G.W.F. Hegel (1770-1831) was a German philosopher and one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Hegel studied theology in Tübingen and held various academic positions throughout his career. He is best known for his comprehensive philosophical system, which presented a dialectical approach to understanding reality, history, and human reason.

Hegel's philosophy aimed to reconcile contradictions and embrace the dynamic nature of human thought and history. He viewed history as a dialectical process, where conflict and opposition fueled progress and development. Hegel proposed that reality is ultimately composed of interconnected and evolving ideas or "Geist" (spirit), where each stage or "thesis" gives rise to its opposite or "antithesis," leading to a synthesis that incorporates both and sets the stage for the next cycle.

Hegel's work had a profound impact on various fields, including philosophy, political science, and social theory. His ideas greatly influenced later philosophers like Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche and played a crucial role in shaping the development of German idealism. Hegel's major works include "Phenomenology of Spirit," "Science of Logic," and "Elements of the Philosophy of Right."

Hegel's philosophy continues to be debated and interpreted, and his dialectical method remains a central tool in understanding complex systems and ideas to this day.

One more word about giving instruction as to what the world

One more word about giving instruction as to what the world ought to be. Philosophy in any case always comes on the scene too late to give it. As the thought of the world, it appears only when actuality is already there cut and dried after its process of formation has been completed... When philosophy paints its grey in grey, then has a shape of life grown old. By philosophy's grey in grey it cannot be rejuvenated but only understood. The owl of Minerva spreads its wings only with the falling of the dusk.

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