Self-Relation

Hegel (throughout) & Our Methodology

The structure whereby something relates to itself. Not identity (A=A), but relation to oneself in relation to something other. Basic form: being-for-itself (logic of being), reflection (logic of essence), the concept (logic of the concept).

Origin

Hegel makes self-relation a foundational principle: true self-relation is mediated through otherness.

In Hegel

Enc. §96 (being-for-itself)

Cross-references

Being-for-itself · Reflection · Self-Application · Self-Consciousness