"Philosophy is spirit's longing to know itself."

Jean Hyppolite (1907 - 1968)
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About Jean Hyppolite

Jean Hyppolite (1907-1968) was a prominent French philosopher known for his expertise in Hegelian philosophy. He studied at the École Normale Supérieure and later became a professor at the University of Strasbourg. Hyppolite played a key role in promoting Hegel's works in France and was instrumental in shaping the understanding of Hegelianism in the 20th century. He was a respected teacher and his lectures drew numerous students interested in philosophy.

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