“In history an additional result is commonly produced by human actions beyond that which they aim at and obtain -- that which they immediately recognize and desire. They gratify their own interest; but something further is thereby accomplished, latent in the actions in question, though not present to their consciousness, and not included in their design.”
Quote by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
Work
The Philosophy of History
This book delves into the theoretical underpinnings and philosophical approaches to the study of history, examining various perspectives on the nature of historical inquiry and the interpretation of past events. more
Author
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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