Vocabulary Entry

hegelian

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to the philosophy of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel or his ideas.

Example Sentences

"The hegelian dialectic explores the development of ideas through contradiction."

"Many critics argue that hegelian concepts can be difficult to apply in modern contexts."

"Her thesis examined the hegelian influences on contemporary philosophy."

noun

Example Sentences

"The hegelian studied the implications of absolute spirit in society."

"As a hegelian, she believed in the progression of history through contradictions."

"Hegel's most ardent followers are often referred to as hegelian thinkers."