Turning-Over (Umschlagen)

Hegel (Logic of Measure)

The qualitative leap arising from quantitative change. Quantity turns over into quality - for instance, water turning to steam at 100°C. The turning-over shows the dialectical unity of quantity and quality.

Origin

Hegel's concept for the sudden change of quality. Engels turns it into a "law of dialectics."

In Hegel

Enz. §109; Science of Logic Vol. 1, Measure

Cross-references

Measure · Knotenlinie · Quality · Quantity