Open AccessHegelian Hamann: Attempt at Reconstruction
Author(s) -
Alexey Streltsov
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
sibirskij filosofskij žurnal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2541-7517
DOI - 10.25205/2541-7517-2020-18-3-104-112
Subject(s) - hegelianism , dialectic , philosophy , socratic method , interpretation (philosophy) , german , epistemology , linguistics
The present article deals with G. W. F. Hegel's review of J. G. Hamann's works, using «Socratic memorabilia», Hamann's debut piece, as a case in point. It is demostrated that along with penetrating analysis and delineation of the main trends of Hamann's thought Hegel views his teaching through the lens of his own philosophical system. This factor significantly affects his interpretation of select theses of Hamann. Reconstruction of Hamannian thought in Hegel’s review presupposes his treatment first and foremost as that of a chain in dialectical development of the German spirit.