Hegel's Philosophy of right : a reader's guide / David Rose.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rose, David.

Series:

Continuum reader's guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich, 1770-1831. Grundlinien der Philosophie des Rechts--English.

Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich.

Physical Description:

xi, 159 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, [2007]

Summary:

Hegel's Philosophy of Right is a classic text in the history of western political thought and one with which all serious students of political philosophy must engage. While it is a hugely important and exciting piece of philosophical writing, Hegel's ideas and style are notoriously difficult to understand. This is the ideal companion to study of this most influential and challenging of texts, offering guidance on: Philosophical and historical context, Key themes, Reading the text, Reception and influence, Further reading.

Contents:

Abbreviations to the Works of Hegel xi

1 Context: A Tale of Two Revolutions 1

2 Overview: Hegel's Philosophy of Right 5

3 The Preface: the Task of Philosophy 11

4 The Introduction: Metaphysical Freedom 31

5 Abstract Right: Personal Freedom 57

6 Morality: Moral Freedom 76

7 Ethical Life: Social Freedom 105

8 Reception and Influence 143.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-157) and index.

ISBN:

0826487106

9780826487100

0826487114

9780826487117

OCLC:

73955943