Aufhebung

"Aufhebung" is a German term from philosophy, notably used by Hegel, meaning a process of overcoming or negating something while simultaneously preserving its essential parts. It involves resolving contradictions by canceling incompatible elements and transforming them into a higher unity. Think of it as a dynamic development: old ideas are not simply discarded but integrated into something more advanced. This process reflects progress, where conflicts or limitations are transcended and incorporated into new, richer understanding or reality, advancing thought or existence in a continuous, dialectical movement.