Hegel's Theory of the Modern StateThis 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. |
Contents
Beginnings | 1 |
Positivity and Freedom | 13 |
The Modernization of Germany | 34 |
The New Era | 62 |
Modern Life and Social Reality | 81 |
The Owl of Minerva and the Critical Mind | 115 |
The Political Economy of Modern Society | 132 |
Social Classes Representation and Pluralism | 155 |
The State the Consciousness of Freedom | 176 |
War | 194 |
The English Reform Bill the Social Problem Again | 208 |
History the Progress towards the Consciousness of Freedom | 221 |
Epilogue | 239 |
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