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Kant introduced the concept of the negative into philosophy. Would it not also be worthwhile to try to introduce the con
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"Kant introduced the concept of the negative into philosophy. Would it not also be worthwhile to try to introduce the concept of the positive into philosophy?"

- Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

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Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel's quote recommends that Immanuel Kant's intro of the idea of the unfavorable into viewpoint was a valuable contribution, and that it would be advantageous to likewise introduce the concept of the favorable into approach. Schlegel's quote indicates that viewpoint has actually traditionally concentrated on the negative aspects of life, such as suffering, death, and evil, and that it is time to also consider the positive elements, such as joy, life, and good. Schlegel's quote recommends that by introducing the idea of the favorable into approach, it could assist to produce a more well balanced and holistic view of life. By considering both the unfavorable and the favorable, approach might become more significant and relevant to individuals's lives. Schlegel's quote encourages us to consider how we can bring more positivity into our lives and into our philosophical thinking.

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Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel This quote is written / told by Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel between March 10, 1772 and January 12, 1829. He was a famous Poet from Germany. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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