Ryan Johnson's recent work, "Three American Hegels," investigates the significant yet underappreciated influence of G.W.F. Hegel on American philosophers such as Henry C. Brokmeyer, Horace Williams, and John William Miller. The book highlights how these figures contributed to American philosophical discourse, linking it to themes of democracy and broader American dynamism. By uncovering their contributions, Johnson argues for a reevaluation of the U.S. philosophical landscape, emphasizing the importance of Hegelian thought in shaping American intellectual traditions and movements. Johnson's approach reflects on how these connections remain relevant today.
Henry C. Brokmeyer, who immigrated to America at sixteen, became a pivotal figure in American Hegelianism, influencing both philosophy and politics until his death in 1906.
While classical American philosophers often focus on figures like Pierce and James, the influence of Hegel through lesser-known philosophers reveals a richer narrative in American philosophy.
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