zxv1. Walter Kaufmann notes the similarity of Ryle's notion of category error to a point made by Hegel on the value of studying specific philosophies when studying the history of philosophy. "Whoever studied and mastered any philosophy at all, if it really is a philosophy, would master some philosophy." Those who argue otherwise, Hegel compares "with a pedantical invalid whom his doctor advises to eat fruit and who is offered cherries or plums or grapes, but who will not take any" because "none of these are fruit but merely cherries or plums or grapes." From Hegel's lectures. See Kaufmann's Hegel: A Reinterpretation (Anchor Books edition 1966), page 281.
Ryle has been quoted as saying that Hegel made no sense to him, "even as error." Kaufmann, along with John Findlay, helped restore Hegel's reputation among 20th century philosophers.
Ryle has been quoted as saying that Hegel made no sense to him, "even as error." Kaufmann, along with John Findlay, helped restore Hegel's reputation among 20th century philosophers.
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