Hegel''s Theory of the Modern State

List of contents

Preface; 1. Beginnings; 2. Positivity and freedom; 3. The modernisation of Germany; 4. The new era; 5. Modern life and social reality; 6. The owl of Minerva and the critical mind; 7. The political economy of modern society; 8. Social classes, representation and pluralism; 9. The state - the consciousness of freedom; 10. War; 11. The English reform bill - the social problem again; 12. History - the progress towards the consciousness of freedom; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index.

Summary

In order to present an overall view of the development of Hegel's political thinking the author has drawn on Hegel's philosophical works, his political tracts and his personal correspondence.

Product details

• Authors: Shlomo Avineri, Shlomo (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) Avineri
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.01.1974
• EAN: 9780521098328
• ISBN: 978-0-521-09832-8
• No. of pages: 268
• Series: Cambridge Studies in the Histo
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education