Single Idea 23274

[catalogued under 22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 2. Happiness / a. Nature of happiness]

Full Idea

World history is not the place for happiness. Periods of happiness are empty pages in history.

Gist of Idea

World history has no room for happiness

Source

Georg W.F.Hegel (Introduction to the Philosophy of History [1840], 3)

Book Reference

Hegel,Georg W.F.: 'Introduction to the Philosophy of History', ed/tr. Rauch,Leo [Hackett 1988], p.29


A Reaction

Clearly, Hegel thinks the progress of world history is much more important than happiness. This idea gives backing to those who don't care much about the casualties on either side in a major war.