Ground

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The ground resolves the contradiction by comprehending the conflicting determinations as moments of a unity. "Nothing is without a ground" (Leibniz) — but the ground itself is in need of grounding. The complete ground integrates: (1) the formal ground (the logical structure), (2) the real ground (the content-determinations), (3) the conditions (the external, which the ground needs for its realization). This is the **Detective Principle** in its logical grounding: real explanation requires the integration of all relevant moments.

Origin: Leibniz: the principle of sufficient reason. Hegel: the ground presupposes itself — it is its own ground. The presupposed proves to be posited.

In Hegel: Enc. §121-122; SL Vol. 2, Essence

Cross-references: Essence, Existence, Cause, Reflection, Condition, Detective Principle

Commentary on the Logic, Chapter 5

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