His influence is to be found in marxs conception of historical dialectic, kierkegaards existentialism, deweys pragmatism and gadamers hermeneutics and derridas deconstruction. Stephen houlgate, hegels critique of foundationalism in. Stephen houlgate an introduction to hegel freedom, truth and history. Works by georg wilhelm friedrich hegel at librivox public domain audiobooks video. It is not intended as a substitute for such a study or as a commentary upon the logic. Freedom, truth and history 1991, 2005 and the opening of hegels logic. Indeed, karl popper could see little in it but bombastic and mystifying. For a long time hegel s philosophy of nature was regarded as the least convincing part of his philosophical system. Within limits imposed by the passage of 200 years, houlgate s introduction to stephen hegel. The writing of this article is based on the belief that there currently exists no substitute for hegel s logic as an exposition of dialectics.
Stephen houlgate unknown recent work on hegelan interpretation of the logic of hegel. Visit author central to change your photo, edit your biography, and more see author pages frequently. In his philosophy of nature, however, his focus on the logical connection. His thought spawned both marxism and existentialism, and exercised considerable influence on many of the major philosophers of the twentieth century, including dewey, gadamer, sartre, derrida, and habermas.
From being to infinity 2006, and his edited volumes include hegel and the philosophy of nature 1998, the hegel. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. Hegel and the philosophy of nature by stephen houlgate. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Freedom, truth and history, authorstephen houlgate, year1991. Mcgillqueens university press, 2014 and has benefited from a critical reading of several drafts by jacob quinlan and freddy kislev and from the responses of stephen houlgate, robert pippin and robert stern among. Hegels phenomenology of spirit by stephen houlgate. Hegel 1820s introduction to the lectures on the history of philosophy, tr. With the addition of five new chapters houlgate s book becomes, hands down, the best introduction to hegel s philosophy available. On wednesday, december 10, the ay students had the opportunity to attend a lecture on hegel s theory of tragedy given by stephen houlgate of the university of warwick.
The evolution of thought is found, says hegel, in the history of philosophy, but only in an external way. The best books on hegel five books expert recommendations. The hegel reader is the most comprehensive collection of hegel s writings currently available in english. Stephen houlgate university of warwick stephen houlgate wileyblackwell 2005 authors abstract this classic introduction to one of the most influential modern thinkers, g. An introduction to hegel freedom, truth and history. Stephen houlgate is professor of philosophy at the university of warwick. The subject matter of hegels logic ethical politics. In the course of the book i discuss the project of hegel s logic and its relation to his phenomenology, as well as to kants critical. Hegel claims in the introduction to the phenomenology of spirit that the book has phenomenal knowledge as the object of its exposition. He is known for his works on hegel, heidegger and derridas thought. This classic introduction to one of the most influential modern thinkers, g. An introduction to hegel s philosophy 1991, as well as numerous articles on hegel. From being to infinity 2006, and his edited volumes include hegel and the philosophy of nature 1998, the hegel reader. A companion to hegel by stephen houlgate, michael baur.
A companion to hegel wiley online books wiley online library. Cambridge university press 0521892791 hegel, nietzsche and. A companion to hegel stephen houlgate, michael baur. Stephen houlgate an introduction to hegel freedom, truth and. The phenomenology of spirit stephen houlgate georg wilhelm friedrich hegel 17701831 is one of the greatest though also least studied philosophers of the western tradition. Introduction stephen houlgates hegels phenomenology of spirit is. Robert stern, professor of philosophy, university of sheffield with the addition of five new chapters houlgate s book becomes, hands down, the best introduction to hegel s philosophy available. Increasingly across developed nations market forces have displaced citizens rights to equality.
Hegel 17711831 is now recognized to be one of the most important modern thinkers. Hegel has been made even more comprehensive through the addition of four new chapters. It shows how human freedom involves living with others in accordance with publicly recognized righs and laws. A translation of the fena lectures on the philosophy of spirit with commentary. A partial scan of hegel and the philosophy of nature, edited by s. An introduction to hegel freedom, truth and history stephen houlgate on. Mar 15, 2006 stephen houlgate is a professor of philosophy at the university of warwick. An introduction to his life and thought 1 stephen houlgate part i early writings 21 1 religion, love, and law. Posch presents hegel s philosophy of nature in outline form, consisting of five triads. A companion to hegel by stephen houlgate, michael baur, noah. Houlgate is everywhere a lucid and patient guide to the depths and richness of hegels thought. Like many other recent hegelian accounts, stephen houlgates severe critique of kants theoretical philosophy contends that, in contrast to hegel, kants critical system, especially because of its doctrine of transcendental idealism, presupposes a subjectivist and therefore inadequate position. He is the author of hegel, nietzsche and the criticism of metaphysics 1986 and freedom, truth and history. Feb 11, 2005 this classic introduction to one of the most influential modern thinkers, g.
Hegel and the philosophy of nature ebook written by stephen houlgate. Jan 10, 20 stephen houlgate is professor of philosophy at the university of warwick. Freedom, truth and history, 2nd ed blackwell, 2005 and the opening of hegel s logic purdue up, 2006, the editor of the hegel reader blackwell, 1998 and hegel and the arts northwestern up, 2007, and coeditor with michael baur of a companion to hegel. Aug 23, 2001 many people regard hegel s work as obscure and extremely difficult, yet his importance and influence are universally acknowledged. Dec 15, 2009 buy an introduction to hegel freedom, truth and history by houlgate, stephen isbn. A companion to hegel by stephen houlgate overdrive. An introduction to hegel s philosophy 1991, and is the editor of hegel and the philosophy of nature 1997. Stephen houlgate is a professor of philosophy at the university of warwick. Until now, however, it has been difficult for the nonspecialist to find a. It contains four important early writings, as well as selections from hegel s mature writings and lectures which are central to his system and also have special relevance for posthegelian thinkers.
Hegelsphenomenology of spirit is probablyhis most famous work. And here are some audio lectures on the logic by richard winfield another great commentator from the university of georgia. Stephen houlgate born 24 march 1954 is a british philosopher and professor of philosophy at the university of warwick. Each book in the series introduces beginning philosophy and political science students to critical thinking and philosophical method, as well as providing an understanding of the main ideas and theories of each philosopher. Stephen houlgate is one of the best and most respected hegel scholars, and this is one of his best books. This article is intended to introduce the reader to a study of hegel s logic. Hegel 17701831 has been made even more comprehensive through the addition of four new chapters. Jan 01, 1991 an accessible and reasonably thorough introduction to hegel s thought.
He is the author of an introduction to hegel s philosophy. Freedom, truth and history 1991, 2005 and the opening of hegel s logic. Enables students to engage with many aspects of hegels philosophy. David bourget western ontario david chalmers anu, nyu area editors. I am in the process of completing a comprehensive study of the doctrine of being in the logic, which will examine hegel s account of quality, quantity and measure. Professor singer eliminates any excuse for remaining ignorant of the outlines of hegel s philosophy by providing a broad discussion of his ideas and an account of his major works. Stephen houlgate, mcdowell, hegel and the phenomenology of. Cambridge university press 0521892791 hegel, nietzsche and the criticism of metaphysics stephen houlgate.
For anyone seeking to get to grips with the phenomenology, this. Hegels classic liberal democratic welfare state has buckled under the weight of neoliberal economic policies. A companion to hegel blackwell companions to philosophy. Authors stephen houlgate, stephen houlgate date 2005 publisher blackwell pub place oxford edition 2nd ed isbn10 0631230629, 0631230637 isbn 9780631230625, 9780631230632. Stephen houlgate author of outlines of the philosophy of. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Freedom, truth and history by stephen houlgate online at alibris. These are manifested in the deeds of heroes, or worldhistorical individuals, such as alexander the great, caesar, and napoleon. A companion to hegel audiobook by stephen houlgate. Bid live at gardiner houlgates watches, clocks and miscellaneous horology auction cookies help us deliver our services. Stephen houlgate, hegels theory of tragedy philpapers. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
This is the least significant part of hegel s system. Georg wilhelm friedrich hegel 17701831 is one of the greatest though also least studied philosophers of the western tradition. In his provocative and highly readable book, schelling and modern european philosophy, andrew bowie argues that schelling. Tucker according to hegel, universal history is the realization of the idea of reason in a succession of national spirits. Freedom, truth and history, 2nd ed blackwell, 2005 and the opening of hegel s logic purdue up, 2006. The lecture not only addressed issues discussed during the ay core course, but it also incorporated topics that were of interest to students taking the electives on philosophy of greek tragedy. A readers guide readers guides by stephen houlgate isbn. The first cultural psychologist 2007 from vimeo andy blunden. I first consider mcdowells interpretation of kant, and then, by analysing briefly hegels account of selfconsciousness prior to the masterslave dialectic, i defend the more traditional view that that dialectic describes the relation between two separate individuals. Pdf hegels phenomenology of spirit by stephen houlgate. It covers the entirety of hegel s philosophy in a language easily accessible to the beginner. The whole book is a gas to read as russells views weave in and out of factual account. Freedom, truth and history by houlgate, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He was president of the hegel society of america from 1994 to 1996 and is currently editor of the bulletin of the hegel.
Hegel s aesthetics, or philosophy of art, forms part of the extraordinarily rich german aesthetic tradition that stretches from j. Freedom, truth and history, 2nd edition, blackwell, 2005. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read hegel and the philosophy of nature. From being to infinity purdue, 2006, and an introduction to hegel. He is the author of hegel, nietzsche and the criticism of metaphysics 1986, an introduction to hegel.
With insights for students and specialists alike, a companion to hegel provides a valuable understanding of the work of a subtle and challenging philosopher of the natural and the human world. What hegel means by phenomenal knowledge, and in what sense his work is a phenomenology, are controversial questions about the nature of his whole project. Until now, however, it has been difficult for the nonspecialist to find a reasonably comprehensive. The logical influence of hegel on marx by rebecca cooper. Hegels phenomenology of spirit stephen houlgate bok. See also the what is the directory structure for the texts. His thought spawned both marxism and existentialism, and exercised considerable in. Robert stern, hegel and the phenomenology of spirit routledge guidebook 2. The cunning of reason in hegel and marx cambridge core. Hegel s early metaphysics of morals 23 katerina deligiorgi part ii phenomenology of spirit 45 2 the project of hegel s phenomenology of spirit 47 john russon. Freedom, truth and history, 2nd ed blackwell, 2005 and the opening of hegel s logic purdue up, 2006, the editor. Houlgate is everywhere a lucid and patient guide to the depths and richness of hegel s thought. Faq for information about file content and naming conventions. Hegels logic as metaphysics hegel bulletin cambridge.
Stephen houlgate unknown why hegel s concept is not the essence of things. Some persistent presumptions of hegelian antisubjectivism karl ameriks notre dame abstract. According to hegel, universal history is the realization of the idea of reason in a succession of national spirits. May 16, 2015 this talk by stephen houlgate was given at ufmg brazil on 14 may 2015. Of course, an introduction shaped by houlgate s own interpretations of hegel s thought that i didnt always agree with, but nonetheless respectable for its breadth and accessibility. Gardiner houlgate watches, clocks and miscellaneous horology. Bertrand arthur william russell 18721970, georg wilhelm friedrich hegel, history of western philosophy and its connection with political and social circumstances from the earliest times to the present day, london. From being to infinity 2006, and his edited volumes include hegel and the philosophy of nature 1998, the hegel reader 1998, and g. Hegels dilemma and the creation of the welfare state. Hegels aesthetics stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Hegel s logic as metaphysics volume 35 issue 1 john w. The focus of my current work is hegel s science of logic. Russells criticisms of hegel, i have been reading bertrand russells history of western philosophy and stumbled upon a polemic reproach of hegel that seemed worth sharing and discussing. An introduction to hegel freedom, truth and history houlgate, stephen on.
It is surveyed intimately, in its native medium by the system of philosophy. Hegel s philosophy of right concerns ideas on justice, moral responsibility, family life, economic activity, and the political structure of the state. An introduction to hegel, freedom, truth and history. Freedom, truth and history, blackwell, 2005 a faithful aims to beexposition and defence of hegel. Houlgatea companion to hegel m hegel and the sciences 179 which, starting precisely in 1801, were discovered by giuseppe piazzi 17461826 and other astronomers to be orbiting the sun between mars and jupiter. Stephen houlgate author of outlines of the philosophy of right. Stephen houlgate s webpage at university of warwick department of philosophy website. An introduction to hegel s philosophy by stephen houlgate online at alibris. An introduction to hegels philosophy, london and new york. Dean moyar some commentaries on hegel s phenomenology. With the addition of five new chapters houlgates book becomes, hands down, the best introduction to hegels philosophy available.
An introduction to hegel s philosophy 1991, as well as numerous articles on hegel, kant and nietzsche. In the draft introduction to hisaesthetic theory, theodor adorno credits both kant and hegel with producing the. Warwick philosophy academic staff stephen houlgate. Notes on contributors ix chronology of hegel s life and work xv g. Buy an introduction to hegel freedom, truth and history by houlgate, stephen isbn. Hegel s phenomenology of spirit is probably his most famous work.
Freedom, truth, and history again by stephen houlgate. Winckelmanns thoughts on the imitation of the painting and sculpture of the greeks 1755 and g. E and, for the absolute beginner, an introduction to hegel. An introduction to hegel s philosophy ideas nov 1, 1991. Stephen houlgate hegel s phenomenology of spirit is probably his most famous work. Lessings laocoon 1766 through immanuel kants critique of the power of judgment 1790 and friedrich. First published in 1807, it has exercised considerable influence on subsequent thinkers from feuerbach and marx to heidegger, kojeve, adorno and derrida. Freedom, truth and history, 2nd ed 2005 and the opening of hegel s logic 2006, the editor of the hegel reader 1998 and hegel and the arts 2007, and coeditor with michael baur of a companion to hegel 2011. Hegel has a profound interest in the way in which human consciousness develops through history. It gives you a good thoughtpicture and doesnt bore you to death. Enables students to engage with many aspects of hegel s philosophy. Unlimited viewing of the articlechapter pdf and any associated supplements and figures.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. He is the author of hegel, nietzsche and the criticism of metaphysics 1986 and the editor of hegel and the philosophy of nature 1998 and the hegel reader blackwell, 1998. This edition combines a revised translation with a cogent introduction to hegel s work.
Stephen houlgate is the author of an introduction to hegel 4. Hegel s idea of philosophy with a new translation of hegel s introduction. In the course of the book i discuss the project of hegel s logic and its relation to his phenomenology, as well as to kants critical philossophy and. The cunning of reason in hegel and marx by robert c. An accessible and reasonably thorough introduction to hegel s thought. Freedom, truth and history 1991, 2005 and the opening of hegel s lo.
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