Age Quote by Donald Phillip Verene
“Contemporary philosophy illustrates Hegel's dictum that philosophy is its own time apprehended in thought, for in our age philosophy yields to the objectifying technical impulse and loses its ancient task of pursuing the Socratic ideal of the wisdom of the examined life.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Hegel's Philosophy of Right, 1820
Philosophy should reflect its era, but modern technical focus obscures its classic aim of self‑examination.
In simple terms: Philosophy must capture its time, yet tech narrows its purpose.
Key Takeaway
Balance technical insight with reflective inquiry.
Themes
philosophy
history
modernity
self‑examination
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- public discourse
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Hegelian dialectic
Socratic method
technological determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate technical progress with reflective living?
- What modern tools can revive Socratic inquiry?
A Different Perspective
Technical focus can marginalize deeper meaning.
