An Introduction to Hegel's Logic (Hackett Classics Series) [Paperback]

Justus Hartnack (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0872204243 | ISBN-13: 978-0872204249 | Publication Date: September 1, 1998

Justus Hartnack provides a highly accessible, philosopically astute Introduction to Hegel's Logic, one of those rare books that rewards readers at any level of sophistication, and the ideal text for students about to embark on the study of this challenging topic.

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Danish --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Justus Hartnack

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• Paperback: 126 pages
• Publisher: Hackett Pub Co (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0872204243
• ISBN-13: 978-0872204249
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clearest introduction to the Logic available, July 19, 2002

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Dave P (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Introduction to Hegel's Logic (Hackett Classics Series) (Paperback)

This is a remarkable piece of philosophical exegesis. In a mere 124 pages, Hartnack explicates the arguments of the Science of Logic. What is particularly interesting is that the Danish author is apparently trained in analytic philosophy, which is notoriously hostile to Hegel and all things Continental. Hartnack makes many references to philosophers such as Strawson, Wittgenstein, Russell, Carnap, and Frege. This is not a mere matter of saying "here's the Analytic Hegel." These references are used conservatively, and only to bring clarity to Hegel's own text. This is not a book that contains the next great "reading" of Hegel a la Kojeve or Hyppolite. But it is perhaps the book that one should seek out if he or she wishes to achieve a nuts and bolts understanding of what is perhaps the most difficult work in the history of philosophy.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Hartnack success, March 8, 2007

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William R. O'Connor (Bronx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An Introduction to Hegel's Logic (Hackett Classics Series) (Paperback)

Like all of Hartnack's expositions of the idealists, this is a clearly written, easy-to-follow introduction to a difficult philosophy text. It
is highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended, September 16, 2010

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This review is from: An Introduction to Hegel's Logic (Hackett Classics Series) (Paperback)

I just wanted to recommend this book to anyone embarking on taking on Hegel's Logic. Beware, though, the book, despite being an introduction, is challenging and demands slow, concentrated reading (this is also due in part to its condensed nature; a mere 124 pages covering each and every section of the Logic). This is no fault of Hartnack; The Science of Logic demands nothing less. Hartnack, in fact, provides the gist of Hegel's arguments in an exceptionally clear form. His "analytic" orientation doesn't matter much to me, nor should it pose a problem for you; if the arguments provided are sound, they're sound. The book holds rewards for the engaged reader on almost every page. Another observation I'd like to make is that the book is designed, in my judgment, for a reader already familiar with some basic concepts in philosophy (think upper-undergraduate level), though I think that a reader below that level may also find it useful with enough effort. In sum, I'd use this book as a steroid supplement before entering the ring and facing the beast itself.