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Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

1770 – 1831

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Wikipedia Summary

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel was a German philosopher and a major figure in the tradition of German idealism. His influence on Western philosophy extends across a wide range of topics—from metaphysical issues in epistemology and ontology, to political philosophy, to philosophy of art and philosophy of religion.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
August 27, 1770
Stuttgart
Date of death
November 14, 1831
Berlin
Citizenship

Kingdom of Württemberg

Occupations & fields
philosopheruniversity teacherphilosophy historianwriterphilosopher of lawlogician
Awards & honours
Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class
Notable works
Lectures on the Philosophy of HistoryEncyclopedia of the Philosophical SciencesScience of LogicThe Phenomenology of SpiritElements of the Philosophy of RightLectures on Aesthetics
Field and occupation
nemecký filozof
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