Egotism In German Philosophy

AvGeorge Santayana

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

151 kr

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Egotism in German philosophy is a critical philosophical work that examines the underlying currents of German philosophical thought, particularly its emphasis on subjectivity and the centrality of the self. Through a rigorous analysis, the book challenges the ideas of major thinkers such as Kant, Fichte, and Hegel, identifying a recurring pattern of intellectual egotism - an overvaluation of individual consciousness at the cost of external reality and communal ethics. The text opens by establishing the philosophical and cultural consequences of this inward turn, highlighting the tension between abstract idealism and practical moral life. The author argues that while these philosophies have been historically influential, they also reveal a tendency to glorify the self as the source of all meaning, leading to a narrowed and sometimes distorted view of human duty and social responsibility. Positioned against broader themes of cultural identity and moral structure, the work critiques the dangers of excessive individualism and explores how philosophy can either serve or alienate the collective good.

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