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William Wallace

British philosopher and translator of Hegel, referenced.

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Also known as W. Wallace, Wallace

First appearance: lecture iii hegel and his method

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Quoted for his translation of Hegel's 'Logic' and his 'Lectures and Essays'.
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With John McTaggart (professional): Wallace, as a translator and commentator on Hegel, provides a scholarly foundation that McTaggart builds upon in his own idealist work. With Henry Jones (friendship): Jones and…

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