Formal questions 1 Hegel

Question 1

What does Hegel mean when he says the animal qua animal can not be shown?

Answer 1

we never see the universal animal; we only see the individual and particular

Question 2

How does Hegel view the relationship between Philosophy and Religion?

Answer 2

Philosophy is not inferior, philosophy should not ignore religion. He doesn’t think religion needs Philosophy. Philosophy can find truth within religion

Question 3

What are Hegel’s reservations about the motto of enlightenment?

Answer 3

You must go further than enlightenment because it is not enough to stop there. Its good if we call into question all of the prejudices and doxa but not good if you just replace it with your own personal bias

Question 4

Why does Hegel think Philosophy should be acquitted of pride?

Answer 4

you want to pull subjective thoughts/ prejudices behind; a good judge is impartial

Question 5

What is Hegel’s thesis?

Answer 5

reality is rational; reason in the world

Question 6

How does Hegel differ from Kant with regard to the scope of reason?

Answer 6

Kant limits the scope of reason and what it can do well: reason can’t transcend human experience. Hegel says there are not limits; reality is intelligible: we can come to understand it

Question 7

What does Hegel think are the most complex ways in which humans can know themselves and reality?

Answer 7

1. Art
2. Religion
3. Philosophy