translate English to German: History , however, progresses by learning from its mistakes: only after and precisely because of this experience can one posit the existence of a constitutional state of free citizens, embodying both the (allegedly) benevolent organizing power of rational government and the revolutionary ideals of freedom and equality .
Unter dieser Perspektive entwickelte Hegel eine umfassende Geschichtsphilosophie von großer deutender Kraft.