“The sole work and deed of universal freedom is therefore death, a death too which has no inner significance or filling, for what is negated is the empty point of the absolutely free self. It is thus the coldest and meanest of all deaths, with no more significance than cutting off a head of cabbage or swallowing a mouthful of water.”
Quote by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
Work
Phenomenology of Spirit
This seminal text delves into the philosophical exploration of human consciousness, self-awareness, and the structure of the mind. It is a foundational work in the field of phenomenology, offering a detailed analysis of the human experience and the nature of reality. 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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