Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Hegel

Proper Noun

/ˈheɪɡəl/

Definition

Hegel refers to Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, a German philosopher known for his contributions to idealism and his complex ideas about reality, history, and logic.

Examples

Hegel’s ideas greatly influenced Marxist theory.
Many contemporary philosophers engage with Hegel’s notions of absolute idealism.

Meaning

Hegel’s philosophy emphasizes the development of self-consciousness through dialectical processes, suggesting that reality unfolds in a dynamic and rational manner.