Hegel's Elements of the Philosophy of Right, one of the classic texts of German Idealism, is a seminal work of legal, social and political philosophy that has generated very different interpretations ...since its publication in 1821. Written with the advantage of historical distance, the essays in this volume adopt a fresh perspective that makes readers aware of the breadth and depth of this classic work. The themes of the essays reflect the continuing relevance of the text, and include Hegel's method, the concept of property, Hegel's view of morality, the concept of Sittlichkeit, the modern family, the nature and tensions of civil society, and the question of the modernity of the Hegelian state. The volume will be of interest to all scholars and students of German Idealism and the history of political thought.
In this important new book, David James offers an innovative interpretation of a key element of Hegel's political thought. James seeks to identify the basic aims of Hegel's philosophy of right ...through an analysis of his approach to subjectivity. He argues that the basic aim of Hegel's philosophy of right is to accommodate subjectivity within a framework of universally valid ethical norms and that an analysis of how Hegel attempts to do this provides a key to understanding his philosophy of right. This in turn makes possible a highly unified interpretation of the project that determines the shape and structure of his theory of modern ethical life. The ways in which Hegel uses the term subjectivity have never before been analysed in sufficient detail. James shows that Hegel's understanding of this term depends very much on the context in which he is using it and by analysing this carefully shows that this concept is essentially related to his theory of freedom. This fascinating book offers a unified interpretation of Hegel's philosophy of right and will make an important contribution to the study of Hegel's political thought.
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 and'the content is'particularly challenging.' In Hegel's 'Philosophy of Right': A Reader's Guide, David Rose explains the philosophical and political background against which the book was written and, taking each part of the book in turn, guides the reader to a clear understanding of the text as a whole. This is the ideal companion to study of this most influential and challenging of texts, offering guidance onPhilosophical and historical context Key themes Reading the text Reception and Influence Further Reading
Hegel is one of the most important figures in the history of ideas and political thought. His Philosophy of Right is widely recognised as one of the greatest works of political philosophy. Hegel and ...the Philosophy of Right introduces and assesses: * Hegel's life and the background of the Philosophy of Right * The ideas and text of the Philosophy of Right * The continuing importance of Hegel's work to philosophy and political thought.
Dudley Knowles is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Glasgow University
Hegel's Philosophy of Right presents a collection of new essays by leading international philosophers and Hegel scholars that analyze and explore Hegel's key contributions in the areas of ethics, ...politics, and the law. * The most comprehensive collection on Hegel's Philosophy of Right available * Features new essays by leading international Hegel interpreters divided in sections of ethics, politics, and law * Presents significant new research on Hegel's Philosophy of Right that will set a new standard for future work on the topic
Ein großer Mann verdammt die Menschen dazu, ihn zu explizieren. G. W. F. Hegel Hegels Rechtsphilosophie gehört keineswegs auf den »Friedhof der vergessenen Bücher«, sondern liefert einen der ...entscheidenden Beiträge zum Verständnis der heutigen Zeit, den theoretisch gehaltvollsten Entwurf einer Philosophie des freien Handelns. Das Denken der Freiheit gibt die erste umfassende Interpretation des wirkungsmächtigsten und zugleich meistgeschmähten Hegel’schen Werkes - der Grundlinien der Philosophie des Rechts - und leistet damit einen Beitrag zur Hegel-Renaissance, zum anstehenden hegelian turn in der Philosophie. Das Buch zeigt den aktuellen Kern dieser praktischen Philosophie unter dem Blickwinkel ihrer logischen Tiefenstruktur.
This title sets out the difference between 'systematic' and 'non-systematic' readings of Hegel's 'Philosophy of Right' before discussing important, relevant features of Hegel's system, in particular, ...the unique structure of his philosophical arguments.
Hegels Grundlinien der Philosophie des Rechts von 1820 sind seit ihrem Erscheinen Gegenstand heftiger Kontroversen. Gehört das Werk der Restauration oder dem Frühkonstitutionalismus an? Muss man ...Hegels liberale Tendenzen zwischen den Zeilen eines für die Zensur getarnten Werkes herauslesen? Oder sind seine Erben die linken und rechten Totalitarismen des vergangenen Jahrhunderts? Die systematischen Beiträge zu Person und Handlung, Freiheit und Kausalität, Recht und Ethik, zum Strafrecht und zum Völkerrecht oder zum Verhältnis von Markt, Sozialstaat und politischer Kultur (Kommunitarismusdebatte) sind von großem Interesse für die aktuellen Debatten zu diesen Themen. Die Beiträge dieses bereits in der 4., überarbeiteten Auflage vorliegenden Bandes bieten den ersten vollständigen Kommentar zu Hegels Rechtsphilosophie. Sie verbinden die Auslegung aller wichtigen Textabschnitte mit einer Auswahl unterschiedlicher Deutungsperspektiven der internationalen Hegelforschung.
