Hegel: A Reinterpretation
Hegel: A Reinterpretation by Walter Kaufmann, published by University of Notre Dame Press in August 1988, offers a comprehensive reevaluation of the influential philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. This first edition spans 434 pages and is presented in English. The book explores the recent discoveries of Hegel manuscripts and advancements in criticism, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of Hegel’s contributions to philosophy.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis of Hegel’s influences from other German philosophers, his early publications, and the significance of his work, particularly the Phenomenology, in grasping his terminology and dialectic. The text further delves into Hegel’s elaborations in Logic, his renowned system as outlined in various editions of the Encyclopedia, and his lesser-known perspectives on history. The final chapter provides insight into Hegel’s intellectual development through letters and contemporary reports, making this volume a significant resource for those interested in Hegel’s philosophical journey.
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The continuing discovery of important Hegel manuscripts and advances in the criticism of Hegel’s works have set the stage for a major reevaluation of one of the greatest philosophers of all time. This volume constitutes the comprehensive reinterpretation of Hegel that has long been needed.
The first chapters are devoted to the influences of other German philosophers on Hegel, his early publication as they are relevant to his later writings, and his Phenomenology―in itself and as a key to understanding his terminology and dialectic. Examined next are the further elaboration of his thought in Logic; his famous system, as presented in various editions of the Encyclopedia; and his little-known views on history. A final chapter details in letters and contemporary reports Hegel’s intellectual development.
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