January 27

Johann Gottlieb Fichte was a key figure in post-Kantian philosophy and one of the founders of German Idealism. His early work, the "Wissenschaftslehre," explored the nature of self-consciousness and the foundations of knowledge. Fichte taught at the universities of Jena and Berlin, where his ideas inspired students like Hegel and Schelling. He also delivered the renowned "Addresses to the German Nation," advocating for national education and civic duty. Fichte’s philosophical contributions shaped debates on freedom, morality, and the role of the individual in society.