History As the Succession of Thoughts on Superphysics

The Historical Status of Philosophy

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B. Relation Of The History Of Philosophy To The Rest Of Spirit’S Manifestations

The history of philosophy is not independent (fur sich) but is connected with history in general, with external history as well as with the history of religion, etc.

More Precise Characterization of the Relationship between Philosophy and the Other Manifestations of Spirit

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What is the difference between philosophy and the sciences, art, mythology, religion, politics, etc.

British Philosophy

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In England under the heading of philosophy is understood natural science.

Thus it happens that a journal (like Hermbstadts Journal), for example, which talks about agriculture (manure), economics, industry, chemistry, etc., and tells about discoveries in these areas, is called a philosophical review.

Progress in the History of Philosophy

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Western Philosophy has 2 great forms as 2 main periods:

Greek philosophy
Germanic philosophy

This is the philosophy of the Germanic peoples, in the framework of Christianity.

Through the influence of the Germanic nations the other European nations – Italy, Spain, France, England, etc. – have taken on a new form.

Greek philosophy differs from Germanic philosophy just as much as Greek art does from Germanic art.

Representation and Thought

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The form of philosophy differs from the form of religion.

The fundamental connection between religion and philosophy is the nature of spirit itself.

With regard to spirit the point of departure must be [the realization] that spirit is in manifesting itself

It is this one substantial identity, but at the same time, in manifesting itself it is differentiated within itself.

The Mystery Religions

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(2) We can also believe that many philosophical affirmations were to be found in the mystery religions; in any event they presented symbolically adumbrations of later, superior representations. Still, a good deal of the sensible is mingled in them.

General Division Of The History Of Philosophy

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II. The Beginning of the History of Philosophy

Where does the history of philosophy begin?

The history of philosophy begins where: