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These philosophers were inspired by Hegel in their philosophical work. Like Karl Marx, these philosophers took a few ideas from Hegel and put it into their own systems.

Is "inspired by X in their work" grammatically correct?

I am not sure if "in" is appropriate, but can't think of a more succinct way to say this.

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    What do you think might be wrong with it?
    – SamBC
    Commented Feb 27, 2019 at 0:09
  • using "in" doesn't sound right to me.
    – user88427
    Commented Feb 27, 2019 at 0:17
  • @repomonster - Googling "inspired in their work" yields an awful lot of hits.
    – J.R. ♦
    Commented Feb 27, 2019 at 12:01

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I think it's technically grammatically correct, but I would more frequently hear something like

These philosophers' ideas were inspired by Hegel.

or

Hegel inspired these philosophers' work.

I think the major difference is people tend to prefer to not repeat themselves more than necessary, rather than grammar concerns. Of course, some really prefer the lack of passive voice in the second option I offered.

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