Hegel

Hegel was a German philosopher who believed that reality and history evolve through a process called dialectics—where ideas or stages develop by conflicting and resolving differences. He saw change as a dynamic, interconnected process, with every concept or society containing contradictions that propel growth towards higher understanding or freedom. For example, an initial idea (thesis) encounters opposition (antithesis), leading to a new, more advanced idea (synthesis). Hegel's thought emphasizes that human progress and self-awareness unfold through this ongoing dialogue of conflicting ideas, ultimately aiming toward greater freedom, self-understanding, and integration of opposing perspectives.