Hegel (The Routledge Philosophers)

Hegel (The Routledge Philosophers)

<P>Hegel (1770-1831) is one of the major philosophers of the nineteenth century. Many of the major philosophical movements of the twentieth century - from existentialism to analytic philosophy - grew out of reactions against Hegel. He is also one of the hardest philosophers to understand and his complex ideas, though rewarding, are often misunderstood. <BR><BR>In this magisterial and lucid introduction, Frederick Beiser covers every major aspect of Hegel's thought. He places Hegel in the historical context of nineteenth-century Germany whilst clarifying the deep insights and originality of Hegel's philosophy.<BR><BR>A masterpiece of clarity and scholarship, <EM>Hegel</EM> is both the ideal starting point for those coming to Hegel for the first time and essential reading for any student or scholar of nineteenth century philosophy.<BR><BR>Additional features:</P> <UL> <LI>glossary</LI> <LI>chapter summaries</LI> <LI>chronology</LI> <LI>annotated further reading.</LI></UL>