A Pluralistic Universe · Character
Hermann Lotze
German philosopher whose work on pluralism and continuity is discussed.
minor
Also known as Lotze, Lotze and Royce
First appearance: Lecture II: Monistic Idealism
Hermann Lotze's tie to Gustav Theodor Fechner is one of the pressures that moves A Pluralistic Universe—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Listed alongside Fechner as one of the few original thinkers in Germany at the time.
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With Gustav Theodor Fechner (friendship): Fechner and Lotze share a collegial respect, both exploring the intersection of psychology and metaphysics, though with differing emphases. With F. H. Bradley (professional):…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Professional
- Other
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- Diverse philosophical interlocutors
- Protagonist
- Key philosophical opponents
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Gustav Theodor Fechner
friendship · positive
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- F. H. Bradley
professional · ambivalent
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Hermann Lotze appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Lecture I: The Types of Philosophic Thinking
- Lecture II: Monistic Idealism
- Lecture III: Hegel and His Method
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