Scepticism and the Modern State in the Thought of Georg W. F. Hegel
Scepticism and the Modern State in the Thought of Georg W. F. Hegel
Author(s): Florian van der ZeeSubject(s): Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Political Philosophy, 19th Century Philosophy
Published by: LIBERTAS MEĐUNARODNO SVEUČILIŠTE
Keywords: Georg W. F. Hegel; modern state; ancient scepticism; post-truth; truth; freedom of conscience;
Summary/Abstract: Both the concept of “post-truth” and ancient scepticism link a plurality of irreconcilable “truths” to a certain disregard for truth. Post-truth phenomena are often deemed politically detrimental. This paper discusses how Georg W. F. Hegel rethinks ancient scepticism to avert similar detrimental effects, shows that Hegel’s thought suggests that a plurality of irreconcilable “truths” needs not exclude faith in truth, and that the modern state rests on both.
Journal: MEĐUNARODNE STUDIJE
- Issue Year: 22/2022
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 41-59
- Page Count: 19
- Language: English