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Lectures on the Philosophy of History

Lectures on the Philosophy of History

G W F Hegel (Translated by J Sibree)

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PhilosophyGeneral World HistoryHistoriography

ISBN10: 9353603358
ISBN13: 9789353603359
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 30 2019
Pages: 552
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.23 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
History has a hidden logic. For G. W. F. Hegel, the rise and fall of empires is not chaos but the unfolding of reason in time. In these Lectures on the Philosophy of History, a german idealism classic text drawn from his nineteenth century philosophy lectures, he offers a classic philosophy of history in which the story of the world becomes the story of freedom. From ancient civilisations to the modern state, Hegel presents a sweeping philosophy of world history, arguing that history and human freedom are inseparable. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. At the centre is a dialectical view of history, where conflicts of ideas, cultures, and institutions propel humanity towards greater self-consciousness and political rights. Long regarded as both a european intellectual history classic and one of the classic works in german philosophy, this work has influenced generations of thinkers and remains essential for understanding Hegel philosophy of history and the tradition of german idealist philosophers. Ideal for philosophy students and reading groups, and perfectly suited to any serious college course reading list, it speaks both to newcomers and to seasoned readers assembling a german idealist philosophers collection. An enduring landmark in the philosophy of world history, it rewards close study and invites return visits.

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