Hegel's Political Philosophy: A Systematic Reading of the Philosophy of Right, 2d edition

Brooks, Thom

Abstract

A new edition of the first systematic reading of Hegel's political philosophy: 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, democracy and history This significantly expanded second edition includes: a more detailed explanation of Hegel's philosophical system, two new chapters on his theories of democracy and history and an appendix detailing the implications this work has for future interpretations of Hegel's philosophy.

Citation

Brooks, T. (2013). Hegel's Political Philosophy: A Systematic Reading of the Philosophy of Right, 2d edition. (2nd ed.). Edinburgh University Press

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Publication Date: 2013
• Deposit Date: Nov 16, 2012
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Edition: 2nd ed.
• Keywords: Hegel, democracy, the family, monarchy, property, punishment, war, Philosophy of Right, Science of Logic
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1124372
• Publisher URL: http://www.euppublishing.com/book/9780748645091
• Additional Information: First edition 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