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Fichtean

American  
[fik-tee-uhn, fikh-] / ˈfɪk ti ən, ˈfɪx- /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or resembling the philosophy of Johann Fichte.


noun

  1. an adherent or advocate of this philosophy.

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Etymology

Origin of Fichtean

First recorded in 1810–20; Fichte + -an


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This corner-stone of the Fichtean philosophy was forgotten throughout the uncritical and unphilosophical decades of a mere naturalistic age.

From International Congress of Arts and Science, Volume I Philosophy and Metaphysics by Various

His aim is a constructive psychology in the Fichtean sense, a history of consciousness, and the execution of his design as well closely follows the example of the Wissenschaftslehre.

From History of Modern Philosophy From Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time by Richard Falckenberg

The Fichtean philosophy holds the mirror up to its age.

From The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 05 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English by Various

The earlier writings of Schelling either reproduced the thoughts of the Wissenschaftslehre or developed them in the Fichtean spirit.

From The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 05 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English by Various

The years spent at Jena were unusually productive; indeed, the completed Fichtean philosophy is contained in the writings of this period.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various

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