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Tübingen School

The Tübingen School was a philosophical movement originating in the University of Tübingen in the early 19th century, primarily associated with German idealism. It emphasized the importance of understanding human consciousness and self-awareness as central to philosophy. The school’s thinkers focused on the idea that reality and knowledge are deeply connected to the human mind’s processes. They sought to explore how our perceptions and thoughts shape our understanding of the world, bridging philosophy, psychology, and theology. Overall, it contributed significantly to ideas about the nature of reality, perception, and the development of modern philosophy and cognitive science.