Single Idea 8215

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / C. History of Philosophy / 4. Later European Philosophy / d. Nineteenth century philosophy]

Full Idea

Hegel was the last philosopher of the Book.

Gist of Idea

Hegel was the last philosopher of the Book

Source

report of Georg W.F.Hegel (works [1812]) by Jacques Derrida - Positions p.64

Book Reference

Derrida,Jacques: 'Positions' [Continuum 2002], p.64

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A Reaction

Reference to 'the Book' connects this to the great religions which rely on one holy text. The implication is that Hegel was proposing one big solution to all problems. It is doubtful if many philosophers before Hegel dreamt of that either.