Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit

The Phenomenology of Spirit is the most important and complex of Hegel's five books, and Ludwig Siep's book follows the path from his early writings on religion, love, and spirit to the milestones of his Jena period. It discusses anti-dualistic epistemology, autonomy, historicality, and the sociality of reason, and is of great interest to all readers studying Hegel's thought.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 329 pages
\n Publication date: 10 June 2021
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Hegel, a renowned philosopher, left behind a modest literary legacy with just five books during his lifetime. Among these, the Phenomenology of Spirit stands out as the most significant, yet also the most challenging and intricate. In this remarkable work, Ludwig Siep takes us on a journey through Hegel's early writings on religion, love, and spirit, leading us to the pivotal milestones of his Jena period. Siep skillfully traces the evolution of the Phenomenology's themes, revealing how they first emerged in an earlier work, "The Difference between Fichte's and Schelling's Systems of Philosophy." He then delves into the intricate trajectory of Hegel's thought as he grappled with the possibility of constructing a comprehensive system of philosophy. The Phenomenology encompasses a wide range of themes, including anti-dualistic epistemology, autonomy, historicality, and the sociality of reason. In his profound and meticulously argued assessment, Siep explores these themes with finesse and eloquence, making them accessible to readers who are engaged with Hegel's thought. This English edition of Siep's work is a groundbreaking publication, offering a valuable resource to all those who seek to delve deeper into the enigmatic world of Hegel's philosophy.

\n Weight: 466g\n
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781009018760\n \n