Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences

B. Quantity . . . . 44, 47

a. Pure Quantity . . . 44, 47
b. Quantum Quantum; a quantity that has been given a specific limit or "magnitude," such as a specific number . . . . 45
c. Degree . . . . 46

C. Measure Maaß; the qualitative quantum. This refers to the point where quantity affects the nature of a thing, such as temperature changing water into steam . . . . . 48, 49

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Second Part. The Doctrine of Essence Die Lehre vom Wesen; the second major sphere of the Logic, dealing with the internal "ground" or truth that lies behind immediate appearances . 50, 77

A. The Pure Determinations of Reflection Reflexionsbestimmungen; the basic categories through which thought mediates or "reflects" on the relationship between things . . . . 51, 58

a. Identity . . . . 51
b. Difference . . . . 53
c. Ground Grund; the underlying reason or basis for why something is as it is . . . . 57

B. Appearance . . . . 59, 67

a. Existence . . . . 59
b. Appearance original: "Erscheinung"; here Hegel refers to how the inner essence manifests itself in the world . . . . 61
c. Relation original: "Verhältniß" . . . . 62

C. Actuality Wirklichkeit; the highest stage of Essence, where the internal potential and external existence are fully united and active . . . . 67, 77

a. Substantiality . . . . 70
b. Causality . . . . 71
c. Reciprocity Wechselwirkung; a state of mutual interaction where cause and effect are intertwined, leading toward the next stage: the Concept . . . 73