Hegelianism

American  

[hey-gey-lee-uh-niz-uhm, hi-jee-] / heɪˈgeɪ li əˌnɪz əm, hɪˈdʒi- /

noun

1. the philosophy of Hegel and his followers, characterized by the use of the Hegelian dialectic.

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Etymology

Origin of Hegelianism

First recorded in 1855–60; Hegelian + -ism

Example Sentences

He was a Hegelian, seemingly unaware or uncaring that Hegelianism had been in philosophic disgrace for half a century.

From Time Magazine Archive

But the most effective rebellion against Hegelianism was carried out by two groups�the analytic philosophers, who prevail in U.S. and British universities, and the partisans of phenomenology and existentialism, who predominate in Western Europe.

From Time Magazine Archive

Coming nearer to our own time, we find Hegelianism explained in diametrically opposite ways.

From Monophysitism Past and Present A Study in Christology by Luce, A. A. (Arthur Aston)

And, as we shall see, Hegelianism had an important future, especially in England; nor, as a system of thought, is it yet extinct.

From Religion and Science From Galileo to Bergson by Hardwick, John Charlton

The only difference is, that while Naturalism puts round the prisoner's neck a plain, unpretentious noose, Hegelianism adds fringes and embroidery.

From Thomas Carlyle Famous Scots Series by Macpherson, Hector Carsewell