Hegel's Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences: A Critical Guide

The Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences is a crucial work by Hegel, but it is often overlooked by scholars. This Critical Guide provides sixteen new essays from leading Hegel scholars that shed light on the system's structure, aim, Logics, nature, and absolute spirit. It will be invaluable to students and scholars of Hegel and philosophy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 16 September 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Hegel considered his Encyclopaedia of the Philosophical Sciences as the epitome of his philosophical system and its methodology. However, it's somewhat unexpected that scholars often accord it a secondary status. This Critical Guide aims to rectify that, featuring sixteen newly written essays by an international cohort of esteemed Hegel scholars. These essays shed much-needed light on both the entirety and the constituent parts of the Encyclopedia system. Topics covered include the overarching structure and purpose of the Encyclopedia system, the distinctions between the greater and lesser Logics, the significance of nature in Hegel's thinking, and the diverse forms of absolute spirit as art, religion, and philosophy. This book holds immense value for students and scholars with a keen interest in Hegel and the history of philosophy.

Weight: 646g
Dimension: 179 x 314 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108471985