Hegel's concept of civil society endorses a market economy and a liberal outlook. But his concept of state culminates in an authoritarian prince who is protector of the constitution. The tensions and contradictions that plague Hegel's liberal society that cannot be resolved by its own civil institutions, motivate his conservative authoritarianism.
About the AuthorRenato Cristi is Professor of Philosophy at Wilfrid Laurier University. He has published books on Hegel and Schmitt.
Book InformationISBN 9780708318720
Author Renato CristiFormat Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint University of Wales PressPublisher University of Wales Press
Weight(grams) 386g