Hegel

A Guide for the Perplexed
Erscheinungsjahr 2007
ISBN: 978-0-8264-8537-3
Verlag: Continnuum-3PL

Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 225 g

Reihe: Guides for the Perplexed

An invaluable student's guide to one of the most influential, widely-studied - and notoriously difficult to understand - of major Western philosophers

Hegel is the ideal subject for a book such as this, being not only studied on virtually all philosophy courses at undergraduate level, but also one of the most 'difficult' philosophers students will encounter
- Covers all Hegel's major publications and the full breadth of his philosophical project, taking in epistemology, metaphysics, political philosophy, philosophy of religion, logic, aesthetics and ethics
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Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to fathom, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.

George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel is a philosopher of major and enduring influence. The author of The Phenomenology of Spirit and Foundations of the Philosophy of Right, cornerstones of the philosophical canon, he will be encountered by anyone studying or interested in Western philosophy.

Hegel: A Guide for the Perplexed offers an invaluable introduction to Hegel’s thought. David James employs the concept of freedom to offer a unified account of the most important parts of his philosophical system: his theory of intersubjectivity; his theory of the modern state; his accounts of art and religion; and his idea of a speculative logic. This accessible but authoritative text places Hegel in an historical context, exploring his engagement with thinkers including Fichte, Jacobi and Rousseau. This is a comprehensive and coherent introduction, ideal for anyone studying this fascinating thinker.

Zielgruppe

Upper Level Undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

James, David

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Geschichte der Westlichen Philosophie Westliche Philosophie: 19. Jahrhundert

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Chapter 1: Hegel's Philosophy of Subjective Spirit
Chapter 2: Objective Spirit: The Philosophy of Right
Chapter 3: Art and Religion
Chapter 4: Philosophy: The Metaphysics of Freedom
Conclusion
Further Reading
Bibliography of Works Cited

Über Autor(innen)

David James is Research Fellow and Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa, Canada.