The British Idealists

The British Idealists were a group of philosophers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries who believed that reality is fundamentally shaped by ideas and consciousness rather than material objects. They posited that the mind plays a crucial role in understanding the world, emphasizing concepts such as community and the importance of moral values. Key figures include F.H. Bradley and T.H. Green. Their thoughts influenced various fields, including ethics and political philosophy, advocating that ideas can lead to social progress and that understanding ourselves and our relationships is essential to understanding reality.