The Oxford Handbook of Hegel

About this book

The Oxford Handbook of Hegel is a comprehensive guide to Hegels philosophy from his first published writings to his final lectures. There are six chapters each on the Phenomenology of Spirit and The Science of Logic in depth analyses of the Encyclopedia and essays on the major parts of the Philosophy of Right. Several chapters cover the many newly edited lecture series from the 1820s bringing new clarity to Hegels conception of aesthetics the philosophy of religion and the history of philosophy. The concluding part focuses on Hegels legacy from his role in the formation of Marxs philosophy to his importance for contemporary liberal political philosophy. The Handbook includes many essays from younger scholars who have brought new perspectives and rigor to the study of Hegels thought. The essays are marked by close engagement with Hegels difficult texts and by a concern to highlight the ongoing systematic importance of Hegels philosophy.