Definitions

1. noun

A 20th-century German philosopher who was a key figure in the development of dialectical materialism, known for his complex and often obscure writings on the nature of history, truth, and reality.

“The professor specialized in the philosophy of Hegel, exploring the intricacies of his dialectical method.”

2. proper noun

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831), a German philosopher and a central figure in the development of absolute idealism.

“Hegel’s influential book ‘The Phenomenology of Spirit’ is a foundational work in the history of philosophy.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Hegel’s philosophy, especially his dialectical method and his emphasis on the absolute and the universal.

“The Hegelian concept of the dialectic has been influential in many fields, including philosophy, politics, and sociology.”