Imperial splendour – Hegel and Napoleon Bonaparte
Abstract
This article focuses on strong links between G.W.F. Hegel and Napoleon Bonaparte. This dependency occurs in three areas. Firstly, there is the area of historical events, which constitutes a common background for both of these figures living in a time of incessant war. Secondly, there is the area of ideas; a careful analysis of selected works by Hegel shows that he fully accepted and assimilated the socio-political choices of the French Emperor. Finally, there is the area of direct actions, as it can be observed that Hegel shaped his academic career by deliberately taking inspiration from Napoleon. His dream was to become the Napoleon of philosophy, a goal he appears to have achieved.
Institute of Philosophy, University of Łódź Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0942-3459
Doktor habilitowany, adiunkt w Katedrze Filozofii Współczesnej Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego. Specjalizuje się we francuskiej i niemieckiej myśli współczesnej, rozszerzając swoje zainteresowania na obszar szeroko pojętej filozofii różnicy i jej przejawów w idealizmie niemieckim oraz we wczesnej kulturze indoeuropejskiej.
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