Appreciation Quote by Michel Foucault
![“[T]ruly to escape Hegel involves an exact appreciation of the price we have to pay to detach ourselves from him. It assumes that we are aware of the extent to which Hegel, insidiously perhaps, is close to us; it implies a knowledge, in that which permits us to think against Hegel, of that which…” quote by Michel Foucault](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/58d/michel-foucault-1134_appreciation_t-ruly-to-escape-hegel-involves-an-exact_548277.jpg)
“[T]ruly to escape Hegel involves an exact appreciation of the price we have to pay to detach ourselves from him. It assumes that we are aware of the extent to which Hegel, insidiously perhaps, is close to us; it implies a knowledge, in that which permits us to think against Hegel, of that which remains Hegelian. We have to determine the extent to which our anti-Hegelianism is possibly one of his tricks directed against us, at the end of which he stands, motionless, waiting for us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Order of Things, Michel Foucault, 1966
Understanding Hegel requires recognizing how his ideas subtly influence us, even when we try to oppose them.
In simple terms: Hegel's influence persists even in opposition.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions about opposing ideas.
Themes
philosophy
critical thinking
self-awareness
Mood
introspective
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal reflection
- political analysis
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
Hegelianism
self-deception
ideology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you detect hidden influences in your thinking?
- What strategies reveal truly independent thought?
A Different Perspective
Our resistance may unknowingly replicate the very logic we reject.
