Product Description

Introduces and assesses Hegel, one of the most important figures in the history of ideas and political thought, and his Philosophy of Right, widely recognised as one of the greatest works of political philosophy.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #499578 in Books
• Published on: 2002-08-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Review
Dudley Knowles writes clearly, engagingly, and with evident enthusiasm for his topic, in a way that retains the reader's interest throughout ... [his] open approach and pedagogic style will make the book extremely popular with students and teachers alike. - Robert Stern, Sheffield University

Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Hegel and the Philosophy of Right will be a welcome addition, and beneficial to students of Hegel's Philosophy of Right ... The writing is lively and engaging, and Knowles relates man of Hegel's arguments to contemporary debates in political philosophy. - Mark Tunick, Florida Atlantic University, USA

From the Back Cover
The Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks painlessly introduce students to the classic works of philosophy. Each GuideBook considers a major philosopher and a key area of their philosophy by focusing upon an important text - situating the philosopher and the work in a historical context, considering the text in question and assessing the philosopher's contribution to contemporary thought.
Hegel is one of the most important and key figures in the history of ideas and political thought. His Philosophy of Right is widely recognised as one of the greatest works of political philosophy.
Hegel and the Philosophy of Right introduces and assesses:
* Hegel's life and the background of the Philosophy of Right
* The ideas and text of the Philosophy of Right
* The continuing importance of Hegel's work to philosophy and political thought.

About the Author
Dudley Knowles is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Glasgow University