Hegel's Theory of the Modern State / Edition 1

by Shlomo Avineri

Overview

This study in English of Hegel's political philosophy presents an overall view of the development of Hegel's political thinking. The author has drawn on Hegel's philosophical works, his political tracts and his personal correspondence. Professor Avineri shows that although Hegel is primarily thought of as a philosopher of the state, he was much concerned with social problems and his concept of the state must be understood in this context.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521098328
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	01/17/1974
Series:	Cambridge Studies in the History and Theory of Politics
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	5.43(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.75(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Beginnings; 2. Positivity and freedom; 3. The modernisation of Germany; 4. The new era; 5. Modern life and social reality; 6. The owl of Minerva and the critical mind; 7. The political economy of modern society; 8. Social classes, representation and pluralism; 9. The state - the consciousness of freedom; 10. War; 11. The English reform bill - the social problem again; 12. History - the progress towards the consciousness of freedom; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index.

Editorial Reviews

'Anyone familiar with Avineri's splendid book on Marx will know what to expect here - great lucidity and readability, steady good sense, and a tremendous capacity for a sympathetic interpretation of his subject's intentions.' New Society

'This sober, learned and readable book is a good introduction for English-speaking readers to political writings by Hegel that still remain untranslated, and a lively reassessment of his political philosophy as a whole.' The Times Literary Supplement

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