Karl Ludwig Michelet facts for kids
Karl Ludwig Michelet (born December 4, 1801 – died December 15, 1893) was an important German philosopher. He was born and passed away in Berlin, Germany.
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About Karl Ludwig Michelet
Karl Ludwig Michelet studied at a grammar school and then at Humboldt University in his hometown of Berlin. He earned his degree as a doctor of philosophy in 1824. Later, in 1829, he became a professor at the university. He taught there for the rest of his life.
His Philosophical Work
Michelet was a strong follower of the ideas of another famous philosopher named Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. He spent his life explaining and continuing Hegel's way of thinking.
Early Writings
One of Michelet's first important books was System der philosophischen Moral (published in 1828). This book explored ideas about how people should act and what it means to be responsible.
In 1836, he wrote a book in French about the Metaphysics of Aristotle. This book was recognized by a famous French academy. He also wrote other books about Aristotle's ideas on ethics, which is the study of moral principles.
His Own Ideas
Michelet's own thoughts are best seen in his books like Vorlesungen über die Persönlichkeit Gottes und die Unsterblichkeit der Seele (1841). In these works, he developed a philosophical idea that combined spiritual thinking with Christian beliefs. This was sometimes called "Neo-Christian Spiritualism."
Working with Hegel's Ideas
From 1832 to 1842, Michelet helped edit all of Hegel's collected works. He also wrote several books to explain Hegel's philosophy. These included Geschichte der letzten Systeme der Philosophie in Deutschland von Kant bis Hegel (1837–1838), which looked at the history of philosophy in Germany. He also wrote about the debates between Hegel's ideas and those of another philosopher, Schelling.
Even though he followed Hegel, Michelet sometimes had his own different ideas. For example, in his book Anthropologie und Psychologie (1840), he explored some thoughts that were different from Hegel's main principles.
Other Writings and Contributions
Michelet wrote many other books throughout his life. Some of these included travel writings, a history of humanity, and books on law and logic.
In 1845, Michelet started the Berlin Philosophical Society. This group continued to support Hegel's philosophy in Germany. He also became the first editor of Der Gedanke (1860), which was the official magazine for the society.
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