Georg WF Hegel

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel was a German philosopher known for his ideas on self and self-consciousness. He proposed that self-awareness emerges through relationships with others and the broader world. According to Hegel, individuals understand themselves by recognizing their differences and connections with others, leading to a deeper sense of identity. This dynamic process, which he called the "dialectic," involves thesis (an idea), antithesis (its opposition), and synthesis (a new understanding). In this way, self-consciousness evolves as individuals interact and negotiate their identities within a community, highlighting the interconnectedness of personal and social development.