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William Wallace
1844–1897
A Scottish philosopher who helped bring Hegel and other German thinkers to English-speaking readers, he paired rigorous scholarship with a gift for clear exposition. His work at Oxford made him an important figure in late 19th-century moral philosophy.
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Prolegomena to the Study of Hegel's Philosophy, and Especially of His Logic
by William Wallace
About the author
Born in Cupar, Fife, on May 11, 1844, William Wallace studied at St Andrews before going on to Balliol College, Oxford. He later became a fellow of Merton College and served as White's Professor of Moral Philosophy at Oxford.
Wallace is best remembered for his studies of German philosophy, especially Hegel. He translated major works and wrote influential introductions and commentaries that helped make difficult ideas more accessible to English readers.
Alongside his academic work, he also wrote on Epicurean philosophy and ethics. He died on February 18, 1897, and is still remembered as a major interpreter of idealist thought in Britain.