Hegel’s philosophy of history incorporates his reasoning of how world history exists within the realm of the Spirit. He explores the actions of men and women, and concludes that they are driven by the Spirit. “Hence it is of interest, in the course of history, to learn to know spiritual nature in its existence, that is, the point where Spirit and Nature unite, namely, human nature” (Hartman). Hegel goes on to explain the purpose of human activity by using great men in world history and what drove them to carry out their purpose and goals. People that are driven to reach a goal, are the ones that are internally self-driven to accomplish great things in the world. The power that these individuals have is their ability to be self-driven
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“He had developed the phonograph (an early form of the gramophone player). This received widespread interest, and people were astonished at one of the first audio recording devices. This unique invention, earned Edison the nickname ‘The Wizard of Menlo Park’” (Pettinger). He also created the electric light bulb, a carbon transmitter, a motion picture camera, an electric car and an electric power station. Thomas Edison is known as one of the greatest inventors in history and was so passionate about all of his creations. This passion is what drove him to be enthusiastic and focused on his goals and never give up. This end was the will of the Spirit. So the Spirit had a hand in Thomas Edison’s accomplishments. Hegel goes on to say, “On the contrary, the nation’s flock to his standard, for he reveals to them and carries out what is already their own immanent impulse…” (Hegel 410). This explains why most other people in the world, follow these self-driven individuals only to execute the ideas and goals of those leaders not utilizing their own vision. Further explaining, that all humans are embodied by the realm of the Spirit. The ultimate …show more content…
One example is, “The single most important influence that shaped the founding of the United States comes from John Locke, a 17th century Englishman who redefined the nature of government” (Foundations of American Government). Another example is, “…Steve Jobs the person, there's no debating that his powerful personality, relentless drive, and ingenious foresight have made a tremendous impact. He presided over massive shifts, resurrecting the Apple Corporation as it revolutionized the technology devices people use and the way they use them. Under his leadership, Apple not only created new markets but also consumed share in those markets” (Eckel). These same individuals have the vision and remain on their quest of the ultimate goal. They question the current state and the mundane. Their source of inspiration is their spirit from within and they are always yearning to break out even though they haven’t achieved their ultimate goal. Therefore, they don’t necessarily need to rely on their surroundings to achieve their end state. Hegel argues that, “It is they who realize the end appropriate to the higher concept of the spirit…their justification does not
“He had developed the phonograph (an early form of the gramophone player). This received widespread interest, and people were astonished at one of the first audio recording devices. This unique invention, earned Edison the nickname ‘The Wizard of Menlo Park’” (Pettinger). He also created the electric light bulb, a carbon transmitter, a motion picture camera, an electric car and an electric power station. Thomas Edison is known as one of the greatest inventors in history and was so passionate about all of his creations. This passion is what drove him to be enthusiastic and focused on his goals and never give up. This end was the will of the Spirit. So the Spirit had a hand in Thomas Edison’s accomplishments. Hegel goes on to say, “On the contrary, the nation’s flock to his standard, for he reveals to them and carries out what is already their own immanent impulse…” (Hegel 410). This explains why most other people in the world, follow these self-driven individuals only to execute the ideas and goals of those leaders not utilizing their own vision. Further explaining, that all humans are embodied by the realm of the Spirit. The ultimate …show more content…
One example is, “The single most important influence that shaped the founding of the United States comes from John Locke, a 17th century Englishman who redefined the nature of government” (Foundations of American Government). Another example is, “…Steve Jobs the person, there's no debating that his powerful personality, relentless drive, and ingenious foresight have made a tremendous impact. He presided over massive shifts, resurrecting the Apple Corporation as it revolutionized the technology devices people use and the way they use them. Under his leadership, Apple not only created new markets but also consumed share in those markets” (Eckel). These same individuals have the vision and remain on their quest of the ultimate goal. They question the current state and the mundane. Their source of inspiration is their spirit from within and they are always yearning to break out even though they haven’t achieved their ultimate goal. Therefore, they don’t necessarily need to rely on their surroundings to achieve their end state. Hegel argues that, “It is they who realize the end appropriate to the higher concept of the spirit…their justification does not