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Did ancient Gnosticism influence the young Hegel? In this revealing work, Andrés Ortigosa examines a suggestive hypothesis put forward by the philosopher Leonardo Polo: that Hegel's youthful writings, especially those of his periods in Bern and Frankfurt, contain deep resonances with Gnostic thought. With rigor and clarity, Ortigosa explores how Gnostic ideas may have shaped Hegel's early conception of reason as divine spark and his quest for unity between the finite and the infinite. For Hegel, reason is not just a human tool, but a reflection of the divine essence, in a communion of the rational and the spiritual that defies secular interpretations of his thought. Through a thorough analysis of sources and texts, this work sheds light on a little-explored dimension of the famous philosopher and reveals the influence of the mystical and the mystical in his formation. Hegel, the Gnostic is essential reading for those who wish to delve into the nuances of his thought and the influences that marked his philosophy, inviting the reader to rediscover Hegel from a unique angle, where reason and mystery intertwine in a fascinating relationship. "This book follows the clues that are presented to us throughout the stages of the life and work of the German philosopher, clearing a path through the thicket of Gnosticism and Hegel himself. José Antonio Antón Pacheco, Professor of History of Philosophy at the University of Seville.
