Unit 7: Western Philosophy in the Nineteenth Century
Question 4 • Philosophy: The Big Picture
Hegel was not the first philosopher to try and resolve conflicting ideas. How does he differ from earlier philosophers, like Thomas Aquinas, who sought to reconcile ideas?
Answer
A
Hegel produced new ideas, and Aquinas found common ground.
B
Hegel disproved one idea, and Aquinas accepted both completely.
C
Hegel often ignored ideas that went against him whereas Aquinas included all.
D
Hegel had strict standards for acceptable arguments while Aquinas was open-minded.