Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): According to Hegel, ideas develop in a dialectical process.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): Contradiction is the life force of the progress.} \] In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

For Hegel, contradiction is not merely negative. It is the driving force of dialectical development.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Hegel's philosophy is based on dialectical development. According to Hegel, reality and thought develop through contradictions and their resolution.

Step 1: Check Assertion (A).
The assertion says that ideas develop in a dialectical process. This is correct. Hegelian dialectic involves movement through opposition and development.

Step 2: Check Reason (R).
The Reason says contradiction is the life force of progress. This is also correct in Hegelian philosophy. Contradiction creates movement and development.

Step 3: Check explanation.
Ideas develop dialectically because contradictions push thought and reality forward. So, Reason correctly explains Assertion. Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(A)}} \]