Beyond Liberalism and Communitarianism: Studies in Hegel's Philosophy of Right [Hardcover]

Robert R. Williams (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2001

Reflects new advances in Hegel scholarship and demonstrates the contemporary relevance of the Philosophy of Right.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The first collection of essays treating Hegel's social and political philosophy to appear since 1984. Several new books have since been published transcribing Hegel's lectures on the Philosophy of Right. This book reflects these advances in Hegel scholarship and debunks the widely held notion of the totalitarian Hegel. Rather, Hegel's thought is revealed to be an alternative to both liberal individualism and communitarianism. The essays here treat Hegel's critique of morality (Kant), social contract theory, capitalism, poverty, as well as Hegel's views on punishment, freedom, and the ethical character and unity of the idea of the state. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Robert R. Williams is Professor of Philosophy at Hiram College. He is the author of several books, including Hegel's Ethics of Recognition; Schleiermacher the Theologian: The Construction of the Doctrine of God; and Recognition: Fichte and Hegel on the Other, also published by SUNY Press. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: State Univ of New York Pr (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791449335
• ISBN-13: 978-0791449332
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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