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Hegel, born in 1770, contributed significantly to philosophy, particularly through his dialectical method, which he employed to understand the development of ideas and history. His work, Phenomenology of Spirit, and other writings outlined his vision of history as a rational process driven by the World Spirit.
Hegel’s ideas on freedom, state, and the interconnectedness of reality inspired movements in philosophy and political thought, including Marxism and existentialism. His legacy endures in contemporary discussions on progress, history, and ethics.