The British Idealism

British Idealism is a philosophical movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily associated with thinkers like F.H. Bradley and T.H. Green. It emphasizes that reality is fundamentally shaped by consciousness and ideas, suggesting that the material world is less significant than the mental constructs and values we perceive. British Idealists argued for the interconnectedness of self and society, positing that individual identities are formed within a broader community. They sought to reconcile ethics, politics, and metaphysics, often stressing the importance of moral development and the realization of freedom through social institutions.