Fichtean

American  

[fik-tee-uhn, fikh-] / ˈfɪk ti ən, ˈfɪx- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling the philosophy of Johann Fichte.

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noun

1. an adherent or advocate of this philosophy.

Other Word Forms

• Fichteanism noun

Etymology

Origin of Fichtean

First recorded in 1810–20; Fichte + -an

Example Sentences

This gives the Fichtean utopia organized on principles of pure reason; in too many cases the proposals are identical with principles of pure despotism.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various

His aim is a constructive psychology in the Fichtean sense, a history of consciousness, and the execution of his design as well closely follows the example of the Wissenschaftslehre.

From History of Modern Philosophy From Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time by Falckenberg, Richard

In the doctrine of the pure intuitions and the categories, and the Critique of Judgment, he rejects, and with full consciousness, just those parts of Kant on which the Fichtean school had built further.

From History of Modern Philosophy From Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time by Falckenberg, Richard

But the Fichtean doctrine that I am my own body-maker leaves me with nothing whatever—with not so much as the beggar's dog or the prisoner's spider.

From An Introduction to Philosophy by Fullerton, George Stuart

Debarred from accepting the Christian view, and instinctively repelled from Utilitarianism, Carlyle found refuge in the Fichtean and similar systems of ethics.

From Thomas Carlyle Famous Scots Series by Macpherson, Hector Carsewell