Hegel and Modern Society

Erscheinungsjahr 2015
ISBN: 978-1-107-11367-1
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 237 mm, Gewicht: 399 g

Reihe: Cambridge Philosophy Classics

This rich study explores the elements of Hegel's social and political thought that are most relevant to our society today. Combating the prevailing post-World War II stereotype of Hegel as a proto-fascist, Charles Taylor argues that Hegel aimed not to deny the rights of individuality but to synthesise them with the intrinsic good of community membership. Hegel's goal of a society of free individuals whose social activity is expressive of who they are seems an even more distant goal now, and Taylor's discussion has renewed relevance for our increasingly globalised and industrialised society. This classic work is presented in a fresh series livery for the twenty-first century with a specially commissioned new preface written by Frederick Neuhouser.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Taylor, Charles

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Geschichte der Westlichen Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Editor's introduction; Preface to this edition Frederick Neuhouser; Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Freedom, reason and nature; 2. Politics and alienation; 3. The issue of freedom; Biographical note; Bibliography; Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Taylor, Charles
Charles Taylor is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at McGill University, Montréal. He is best known for his contributions to political philosophy, philosophy of social science, philosophy of language, and intellectual history.