Hegel's 'Philosophy of Right'

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 on

• Philosophical and historical context

• Key themes

• Reading the text

• Reception and Influence

• Further Reading

Autorentext

David Rose is Lecturer in Philosophical Studies at Newcastle University, UK.

Zusammenfassung
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

Inhalt

1. Context
   
   2. Overview of Themes
   3. Reading the Text
   4. Reception and Influence
   5. Notes for Further Reading
      Index