"Hegel, installed from above, by the powers that be, as the certified Great Philosopher, was a flat-headed, insipid, nauseating, illiterate charlatan, who reached the pinnacle of audacity in scribbling together and dishing up the craziest mystifying nonsense. This nonsense has been noisily proclaimed as immortal wisdom by mercenary followers and readily accepted as such by all fools, who thus joined into as perfect a chorus of admiration as had ever been heard before. The extensive field of spiritual influence with which Hegel was furnished by those in power has enabled him to achieve the intellectual corruption of a whole generation." Schopenhauer
Sorry just wanted to add that, a devestating philosophical takedown that probably sounds even harsher in German.
I tried a quick translation of the Schopenhauer in my head, and it is indeed harsher than the English. A note about the narrator: He is listed as "Professor," meaning Department Head in German universities. There is always only one Professor in any department.
The most brilliant person I ever met held either four Doctorates and five Professorships, or five and four respectively. She also had many Nobel Laureates on speed-dial. I was in awe and flattered that she would deign to speak with me.
"Hegel, installed from above, by the powers that be, as the certified Great Philosopher, was a flat-headed, insipid, nauseating, illiterate charlatan, who reached the pinnacle of audacity in scribbling together and dishing up the craziest mystifying nonsense. This nonsense has been noisily proclaimed as immortal wisdom by mercenary followers and readily accepted as such by all fools, who thus joined into as perfect a chorus of admiration as had ever been heard before. The extensive field of spiritual influence with which Hegel was furnished by those in power has enabled him to achieve the intellectual corruption of a whole generation." Schopenhauer
Sorry just wanted to add that, a devestating philosophical takedown that probably sounds even harsher in German.
Thanks!
He certainly influenced Marx...I wonder if these will change all that?
I'm just surprised that the archives still had those transcripts.
is great they were found...i'm excited for the cliff notes ;)
I tried a quick translation of the Schopenhauer in my head, and it is indeed harsher than the English. A note about the narrator: He is listed as "Professor," meaning Department Head in German universities. There is always only one Professor in any department.
The most brilliant person I ever met held either four Doctorates and five Professorships, or five and four respectively. She also had many Nobel Laureates on speed-dial. I was in awe and flattered that she would deign to speak with me.
The US system of higher ed is loosely based on the German but hardly close these days. Did not know that about the Professor as dept. chair!
My Date of Information is 1990. It might have changed in the interim.