He·ge·li·an
hā-ˈgā-lē-ən 
hi-
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Hegel, his philosophy, or his dialectic method
: a follower of Hegel : an adherent of Hegelianism
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Well, Beard and Higgins are well aware of the Hegelian trap.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Hegelian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hegelian. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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