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Introduces and assesses The Phenomenology of Spirit. This is Hegel's most important work and is essential to understanding his philosophical system and why he remains a major figure in Western Philosophy.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #192542 in Books
• Published on: 2001-11-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review
'Robert Stern has provided us, at long last, with a very clear, accessible, philosophical introduction to Hegel's prodigious Phenomenology of Spirit (1807) ... Stern's interpretation is distinctive, and yet accessible, useful, and stimulating for students and professionals alike. He quotes and clarifies a good selection of passages which would otherwise puzzle students. His bibliography provides useful references for both beginning and advanced students. Recent Hegel scholarship has made significant advances. In this context, Stern's new introduction is very welcome indeed.' - Kenneth R. Westphal, University of East Anglia

'An admirably clear and helpful introduction to one of the most complex books in the history of philosophy.' - Stephen Houlgate, University of Warwick, UK

'Hegel's - Phenomenology is a formidable text for any first-time student. There is not only Hegel's legendary obscurity to deal with; there are the competing interpretations from more than a century of scholarship. The thread of Ariadne through this labyrinth is Robert Stern's introduction. His exposition is clear, concise and to the point. It cuts through the thicket of scholarly dispute and provides a shrewd and commonsensical reading of the text. This is the best introductory guide to the

'This is a clear introduction to a difficult and great book. Stern gives an original, fresh look at Hegel, that all readers -- novice and expert alike -- will find helpful, insightful, and original.' - Terry Pinkard, Northwestern University

From the Back Cover
The Phenomenology of Spirit is Hegel's most important and famous work. It is essential to understanding Hegel's philosophical system and why he remains a major figure in Western Philosophy.
Hegel and the Phenomenology of Spirit introduces and assesses:
Hegel's life and the background of the Phenomenology of Spirit
The ideas and the text of the Phenomenology of Spirit
The continuing importance of Hegel's work to philosophy

About the Author
Robert A. Stern is Reader in Philosophy at the University of Sheffield

Customer Reviews

A must read
This book provides an interesting and informative guide to Hegel's "Phenomenology of Spirit." Stern shows a rare enthusiasm in his writing and deals with political as well as moral and meta-physical issues. A must for Hegel beginners and fans alike.

a joy!
Hegel is nortoriously dificult to read, but Robert Stern brings to his understanding of Hegel's philosophy an effortless enthusiasm. Stern makes encountering Hegel a joy, revealing along the way untold subtleties in the text. Ultimately, his achievement serves as no less an accomplishment than the writing of the Phenomenology itself.

Excellent campanion to Hegel's phenomemology
This book provides and interesting and informative understanding of Hegel's 'Phenomenology of spirit'. Stern provides an enthusiasm in his discussion of Hegel's philosophy. A good buy for those who wish to gain an advanced understanding of Hegel.