Johannes Heinrichs: The sublation of Hegel

A comprehensive presentation and critical appreciation of the complete works of Johannes Heinrichs (1942-) – whose reflection-logical works are fundamental for the present Hegel reconstruction.

Johannes Heinrichs: The Unknown Integrator

Johannes Heinrichs is a significant systematic philosopher of our time who has remained largely unknown. His 40+ books and 150 essays over 50+ years – from the 5-volume theory of language to the elaborated theory of democracy – form the most comprehensive systematic philosophy since Hegel.

His reflection systems theory may offer the key to integrating all post-Hegelian insights.

The Four Reflection Levels of Intersubjectivity

Heinrichs' decisive contribution: The systematic derivation of the four reflection levels from the Logic of Essence:

1. Immediate reflection – The I in direct world-relation
2. Positing reflection – The I distinguishing itself from the Other
3. External reflection – Recognition of the Other as equal subject
4. Determining reflection – Integration of I and You in "We"

These structures pervade all domains: Economy, Politics, Language/Culture, Religion.

Contents

• The genesis of Heinrichs' thinking
• The 5-volume theory of language as foundation
• The theory of democracy and the four-sector model
• The philosophy of religion and spirituality
• Critical appreciation and open questions