Hegel's Political Philosophy: A Systematic Reading of the Philosophy of Right

Brooks, Thom

Abstract

Elements of the Philosophy of Right is widely acknowledged to be one of the most important works in the history of political philosophy. This is the first book on the subject to take Hegel's system of speculative philosophy seriously as an important component of any robust understanding of this text. Key Features •Sets out the difference between 'systematic' and 'non-systematic' readings of Philosophy of Right •Outlines the unique structure of Hegel's philosophical arguments •Explores key areas of Hegel's political philosophy: his theories of property, punishment, morality, law, monarchy, war

Citation

Brooks, T. (2007). Hegel's Political Philosophy: A Systematic Reading of the Philosophy of Right. Edinburgh University Press

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Publication Date: 2007
• Deposit Date: Dec 10, 2012
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Keywords: Hegel, the family, monarchy, property, punishment, war, Philosophy of Right, Science of Logic
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1124288
• Additional Information: Reviewed in: * Special issue in Bulletin of the Hegel Society of Great Britain + book review * History of Political Thought * Mind * Philosophy in Review * Political Studies Review