Italian idealism

Italian idealism is a philosophical movement from 19th-century Italy that emphasizes the primacy of consciousness and subjective experience in understanding reality. It asserts that reality is fundamentally shaped by the mind or spirit, rather than existing independently of perception. Thinkers like Giovanni Gentile argued that reality is a dynamic, spiritual process created through human thought and activity, blurring distinctions between thought and being. This philosophy highlights the role of individual consciousness in constructing meaning, positioning thought as central to existence itself, and sees reality as interconnected with human self-awareness and creativity.