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“The person must give himself an external sphere of freedom in order to have being as Idea.”

Quote by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

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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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Book:Reading Hegel: The Introductions

Source: Reading Hegel: The Introductions

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Source: Critique of Hegel's 'Philosophy Of Right'

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Source: The Karl Marx Library: On revolution

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