Hegel - by Walter Kaufmann (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The continuing discovery of important Hegel manuscripts and advances in the criticism of Hegel's works have set the stage for a major reevaluation of one of the greatest philosophers of all time. This volume constitutes the comprehensive reinterpretation of Hegel that has long been needed.

The first chapters are devoted to the influences of other German philosophers on Hegel, his early publication as they are relevant to his later writings, and his Phenomenology--in itself and as a key to understanding his terminology and dialectic. Examined next are the further elaboration of his thought in Logic; his famous system, as presented in various editions of the Encyclopedia; and his little-known views on history. A final chapter details in letters and contemporary reports Hegel's intellectual development.

Review Quotes

"It is the first time in any language that the entire Hegel canon has been reviewed in one place, and Professor Kaufmann has done this enormous task deftly." -Library Journal

"Unquestionably the most interesting as well as the most informative study of Hegel in English." -New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Walter Kaufmann (1921-1980) was a German-American philosopher, translator, and poet. He served for over thirty years as a professor at Princeton University.