The essays in this volume, focus on this distinction in their consideration of Hegel's political philosophy - his attempted (re)construction of modern ethical ...

ZA PELCZYNSKI The ideas of Hegel, as of any other political philosopher, can be discussed in a variety of ways. One can approach the ideas genetically, ...

Originally published in 1971, this volume was created to commemorate the bicentenary of Hegel's birth in 1770. Thirteen essays are included from experts with diverse approaches, concentrating on the central issues of Hegel's political philosophy, and covering all of the major political works. These essays demonstrate the vitality of Hegel's philosophical perspective, engaging the reader and providing a way into the often difficult explication of his ideas. Whilst this is a commemorative edition, and the views put forward are broadly sympathetic, (...) a critical distance is maintained, allowing for numerous fresh insights. Accessible and highly informative, this book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Hegelian thought and its political implications. (shrink)

This book is a major intellectual achievement and an impressive contribution to political philosophy and Hegelian studies. Within the compass of under four hundred pages the author takes on four major thinkers - Rousseau, Kant, Fichte and Hegel - discusses them individually and in relation to each other to show the emergence, development and apogee of the idealist tradition in political philosophy.

This book is a major intellectual achievement and an impressive contribution to political philosophy and Hegelian studies. Within the compass of under four hundred pages the author takes on four major thinkers - Rousseau, Kant, Fichte and Hegel - discusses them individually and in relation to each other to show the emergence, development and apogee of the idealist tradition in political philosophy.