They were trendsetters in many regards though, especially the broader circle, e.g. Schleiermacher in Theology, the Schlegel brothers in Literature, Schelling, Hegel and Fichte specifically in Philosophy. That was a really interesting time to say the least.
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They were trendsetters in many regards though, especially the broader circle, e.g. Schleiermacher in Theology, the Schlegel brothers in Literature, Schelling, Hegel and Fichte specifically in Philosophy. That was a really interesting time to say the least.