Bowman, Brady

Hegel and the Metaphysics of Absolute Negativity

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ISBN 13:
9781107499683
author:
Bowman, Brady
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
298
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Professional & Vocational, Nonfiction, Philosophy,
Condition:
New
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£34.16

Description

Hegel's metaphysics of absolute negativity is a complex and original philosophical system. Brady Bowman explores the interrelations between this concept and Hegel's critical understanding of logic, ontology, and the natural sciences. Bowman also examines Hegel's relationships with key thinkers, including Kant and pre-Kantian rationalists, and re-examines the implications of Hegel's ideas for our understanding of consciousness and its place in nature. This book draws on the breadth of Hegel's writings to develop a robustly metaphysical reading of the Hegelian project. Bowman's analysis will be of great interest to students of Hegel and German Idealism, offering a nuanced understanding of one of the most influential philosophical systems of the modern era. By examining the metaphysics of absolute negativity, Bowman sheds new light on the nature of consciousness and its relationship to the world. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Hegel's thought.

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