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He·ge·li·an·ism
(hə-gā′lē-ə-nĭz′əm)n.
The monist, idealist philosophy of Hegel in which the dialectic of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis is used as an analytic tool in order to approach a higher unity or a new thesis.
He·ge′li·an adj. & n.
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He•ge•li•an
(heɪˈgeɪ li ən, hɪ-)adj.
1. of Hegel or his philosophy.
n. 2. an adherent of the philosophy of Hegel.
[1830–40]
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Noun | 1. | Hegelian - a follower of the thought of Hegel follower - a person who accepts the leadership of another |
Adj. | 1. | Hegelian - of or relating to Hegel or his dialectic philosophy |
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