G. W. F. Hegel

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Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel was a prominent German philosopher who is considered one of the founding figures of German idealism. His work deeply influenced a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, political theory, and history. Hegel's philosophy revolves around the development of self-consciousness and the evolution of ideas, which he famously articulated through his dialectical method. This method involves the progression of thought through contradictions and resolutions, famously summarized as thesis, antithesis, and synthesis.

Hegel's major works include the 'Phenomenology of Spirit', where he explores the development of consciousness, and the 'Science of Logic', which lays out his views on the nature of reality and knowledge. His ideas on history suggest that it is rational and follows a logical progression, leading to the realization of human freedom. Hegel's legacy is immense, inspiring numerous later thinkers, including Marx, Kierkegaard, and existentialists, and his influence remains significant in contemporary philosophy and social theory.