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“Since philosophy is the exploration of the rational, it is for that very reason the apprehension of the present and the actual, not the erection of a beyond, supposed to exist, God knows where, or rather which exists, and we can perfectly well say where, namely in the error of a one-sided, empty, ratiocination.”

Quote by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

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Philosophy of right

This book delves into the philosophical concepts of justice, morality, and rights, examining various theories and perspectives on these fundamental aspects of human life. more

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Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

German philosopher, one of the most important representatives of German classical philosophy. Hegel's philosophical system has had a profound impact on the world. Hegel believed that the task of philosophy is to reveal the absolute spirit, emphasizing the importance of reason, history, and dialectics. more

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