Idea of the Good

The idea of the good is the practical idea --- the will that wants to realize the true. Difference from the theoretical idea (idea of the true): the theoretical idea wants to know the world (accepts it as given), the practical idea wants to change the world (makes it good). The good is not merely subjective intention, but objective purpose. The problem of the practical idea: it stands opposed to the world (ought vs. is) --- the world is not yet good. Resolution: in the absolute idea the opposition of theory and practice is sublated. This does not mean: everything is good (legitimation of what exists), but: the good shows itself in historical practice --- where "shows itself" does not mean legitimation, but proving itself against experience (see Ch. 23a on the distinction between comprehending and justifying).