Why Hegel knew there would be days like these

The German philosopher Hegel helps us to understand that progress in societies is never linear, and that these societies may have to go through a variety of reversals before advancing, a process he termed ‘the dialectic.’ If you like our films, take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): Join our exclusive mailing list: Or visit us in person at our London HQ FURTHER READING “There have been places and periods of history when only a congenital optimist could have had any hope for the future of our species. Think of the end of Athens’s golden age, the fall of the Roman Empire, the petering out of the Renaissance, the close of the Enlightenment, the rise of fascism…” You can read more on this and other topics on our blog at this link: MORE SCHOOL OF LIFE Our website has classes, articles and products to help you think and grow: Wat