Hegel: Elements of the Philosophy of RightThis book is a translation of a classic work of modern social and political thought. Elements of the Philosophy of Right, Hegel's last major published work, is an attempt to systematize ethical theory, natural right, the philosophy of law, political theory, and the sociology of the modern state into the framework of Hegel's philosophy of history. Hegel's work has been interpreted in radically different ways, influencing many political movements from far right to far left, and is widely perceived as central to the communitarian tradition in modern ethical, social, and political thought. This edition includes extensive editorial material informing the reader of the historical background of Hegel's text, and explaining his allusions to Roman law and other sources, making use of lecture materials which have only recently become available. The new translation is literal, readable, and consistent, and will be informative and scholarly enough to serve the needs of students and specialists alike. |
Contents
Editors introduction | vii |
Chronology | xxxiii |
Translators preface | xxxv |
Key to abbreviations | xlv |
Elements of the Philosophy of Right | 1 |
Editorial notes | 381 |
Glossary | 481 |
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absolute abstract action actuality Addition H appears arbitrary aspect attain become Bestimmung character civil society cognition concept concrete conscience consciousness consequently constitution contingent contract crime determinacy determination disposition distinct duty Eduard Gans Einzelnen essential Estates ethical evil existence Dasein existence Existenz external fact Favorinus feeling Empfindung Fichte finite formal freedom French Revolution Friedrich Schlegel Fries German Hegel hence human idea Vorstellung immediate individuality Einzelheit infinite inner institutions judgement Justinian Kant latter marriage means merely moments monarch moral nature necessity needs object Gegenstand opinion opposition paperback particular person Phenomenology of Spirit philosophy point of view political positive possession present principle punishment rational realm reason recognized reference regarded relation relationship Roman law self-consciousness sense sovereign sphere spirit subjective substantial thereby thing Sache tion translated Translator's note truth Twelve Tables unity universal virtue Wartburg Festival