This translation of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's Elements of the Philosophy of Right provides a deep insight into the philosophy and political theory of modern times. The work systematizes ethics, natural law, legal philosophy, and political sociology on the basis of Hegel's philosophy of history. This edition is intended for students and specialists engaged in social and political thought.
Description
Hegel's Elements of the Philosophy of Right is his last major work and offers a coherent view of ethical theories and political science. The book influenced a wide range of political currents and is important within the tradition of modern social and political thought. This edition includes an accurate, readable translation and extensive editorial material that explains historical context and legal references.
Product specifications
- Author: Georg Wilhelm Fredrich Hegel
- Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Language: English
- Format: Trade paperback (US)
- Publication date: 1991-10-25
- Number of pages: 569
- ISBN: 9780521348881
- Subject: History of ideas
- BISAC: HISTORY / Social History