objective idealism; doctrine of independent spirit/principle
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objective idealism; the philosophical doctrine that an objective spirit, principle, or "reason" (li) exists independently of human consciousness and constitutes the essence or origin of the material world
formalA technical philosophical term associated with Hegelian philosophy and Neo-Confucianism (Lixue). It posits that an absolute spirit or universal principle precedes and generates material reality, contrasting with subjective idealism which locates reality in individual perception.
Hegel's philosophical system is a typical representative of objective idealism.
Objective idealism holds that an objective spiritual substance exists outside of human consciousness.
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The concept of "Li" (Principle) in Song-Ming Neo-Confucianism reflects the ideological tendency of objective idealism.
Unlike subjective idealism, objective idealism emphasizes the objectivity and independence of spiritual substance.