Hegel is notable for his distinctive contribution to the perennial concerns of political philosophy. He outlines a powerful account of freedom as both a personal and social achievement, discussing theories of personal rights, private property and punishment. He articulates a social analysis of human action and criticizes Kantian ethics. His theory of self-actualization locates our social identities within 'Ethical Life' - the institutions of family life, civil society and the state - expressing a unique variety of rationalist conservatism. In this volume some of the finest interpreters of Hegel writing in English explore this distinguished heritage and explain its contemporary relevance.
About the AuthorDudley Knowles is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Glasgow, UK
Book InformationISBN 9780754627265
Author Dudley KnowlesFormat Hardback
Page Count 542
Imprint RoutledgePublisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 1247g