Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences

human being gives his dignity Würde; the inherent worth or status of a person, being highest in this:
that even that standpoint Standpunkt; an intellectual perspective or position only becomes his as a result
of philosophical knowledge, so that at least that
which it seems to disdain Hegel refers here to "feeling" or "immediate knowledge" which often claims to be superior to logic, even though it relies on the foundations logic provides. is recognized
by it as a necessary condition. — To this interest
in the recognition of truth I dedicate
this attempt to provide an introduction or a contribution Beytrag; an archaic spelling of Beitrag, meaning a contribution or supplement
toward its satisfaction; may such a purpose
secure for it a favorable reception.