I think that Stephen has presented a compelling and persuasive account of Hegel’s understanding of Christianity, and one that I’m very drawn towards. There is much to chew over, but I want to ask just question: does Hegel anywhere - I haven’t spotted it - explain the existence of Jesus, the coming into history of a human, Jesus, who is the full incarnation 0:07 of divine love? In other words, how does Jesus come to be who he is? For a more orthodox Christian this would be the dialect operating in history in a seemingly miraculous and mystifying way.
'[Hegel] has the makings of one of the greatest humorists among the philosophers, like only Socrates otherwise, who had a similar method'. --- 'I've yet to meet anybody without a sense of humour who understood Hegel'. - Bertolt Brecht, 'Flüchtlingsgespräche', ('Refugee Conversations'), 1941. I do sometimes wonder, while reading Hegel, when he is being serious or just kidding.
This is by far the best summary I have ever read or heard of the relationship between Hegel and Christianity. And in only 45 minutes. Bravo
Thank you for a very clear and interesting presentation.
I think that Stephen has presented a compelling and persuasive account of Hegel’s understanding of Christianity, and one that I’m very drawn towards. There is much to chew over, but I want to ask just question: does Hegel anywhere - I haven’t spotted it - explain the existence of Jesus, the coming into history of a human, Jesus, who is the full incarnation 0:07 of divine love? In other words, how does Jesus come to be who he is? For a more orthodox Christian this would be the dialect operating in history in a seemingly miraculous and mystifying way.
There might be something relevant to your question in Hegel's Early Theological Writings....
The Early writings are principally historical, whilst the Lectures on religion are more metaphysical. Do the two approaches integrate?
Excellent content!
A lot to think about.
'[Hegel] has the makings of one of the greatest humorists among the philosophers, like only Socrates otherwise, who had a similar method'.
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'I've yet to meet anybody without a sense of humour who understood Hegel'.
- Bertolt Brecht, 'Flüchtlingsgespräche', ('Refugee Conversations'), 1941.
I do sometimes wonder, while reading Hegel, when he is being serious or just kidding.
Nice
LOGOS.
Please don't use AI imagery. Makes it look like your words are equally inhuman.
Can't listen the lip smacking is killing me. Sir. For your sake, and mine, enough with the lip smacking. Ruins everything.