Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich
Lectures on the Philosophy of History
- ISBN 13:
- 9789076660004
- author:
- Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Wordbridge Pub
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 442
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Political,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Lectures on the Philosophy of History by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel is a comprehensive and ambitious work that seeks to summarize world history and its underlying purpose. First translated in over 150 years, this edition brings Hegel's mature thoughts to an English-speaking audience. Hegel's philosophy posits that the growth of freedom is the ultimate goal of history, yet he also argues that such freedom cannot flourish without a state able to enforce the rule of law. This complex and nuanced perspective offers valuable insights into the nature of history, politics, and human progress. This translation presents Hegel's ideas in a clear and accessible manner, making it an ideal choice for readers interested in philosophy, history, or political theory.