Hegel's Projected Nihilism
2021 ◽
Vol 14
(1)
◽
pp. 91-101
Keyword(s):
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel’s historical analysis of Buddhist philosophy not only fails as a sound interpretation of that tradition, it also well-exemplifies the Western practice of Orientalism as elucidated by Edward Said. I attempt to demonstrate this in three major parts: the nature of Orientalism as a concept and practice, the Orientalist analytical process that Hegel employs in judging Buddhism as well as religions in general, and how Hegel’s understanding does not work against a more charitably interpreted Buddhist defense. Moreover, I argue that the Orientalist erroneousness of Hegel’s reading deeply complicates his hierarchical philosophy of world history.
2021 ◽
Vol 14
◽
pp. 90-100
Keyword(s):
Keyword(s):
2020 ◽
2020 ◽
2019 ◽