Stephen houlgate is the author of an introduction to hegel 4. His influence is to be found in marxs conception of historical dialectic, kierkegaards existentialism, deweys pragmatism and gadamers hermeneutics and derridas deconstruction. An introduction to hegel s philosophy 1991, and is the editor of hegel. Hegel and the greeks meanwhile we have apparently explained foreign matters, far removed from our theme. When dealing with hegels philosophy of nature and in particular with the sections of. Hegel 17711831 is now recognized to be one of the most important modern thinkers. Introduction stephen houlgates hegels phenomenology of spirit is. The hegel reader by stephen houlgate, 9780631203476, available at book. 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. Download an introduction to hegel s logic ebook free in pdf and epub format.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. A readers guide readers guides by stephen houlgate isbn. Preferably one that hegel wrote, but if someone else is doing a commentary that would be great as well. 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. It covers the entirety of hegel s philosophy in a language easily accessible to the beginner. The book contains many memorable analyses of, for example, the master slave dialectic, the unhappy consciousness, sophocles antigone and the french revolution and is one of. Freedom, truth and history, authorstephen houlgate, year1991. 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. Robert stern, hegel and the phenomenology of spirit routledge guidebook 2. An introduction to reading the phenomenology of spirit 8. Snyder, stephen, 2018, endofart philosophy in hegel, nietzsche and. Mar 30, 2006 stephen houlgate is a professor of philosophy at the university of warwick.
A companion to hegel stephen houlgate, michael baur. Nevertheless we are closer to our theme than before. His thought spawned both marxism and existentialism, and exercised considerable in. While it has long been recognized that the concept alienation plays a crucial role in hegel s phenomenology of spirit and indeed his overall philosophical project, too often commentators simply note its importance without providing an indepth discussion of this important concept. Notes and questions for reading hegels introduction to the. Stephen houlgate unknown why hegel s concept is not the essence of things. Relating hegels science of logic to contemporary philosophy. Jan 01, 1991 much, much better introduction to hegel than charles taylors book. Hegel s thinking, which, in turn, provides a metaphysical framework for marxian thought. Pdf an introduction to hegel s logic download ebook for free. He is the author of hegel, nietzsche and the criticism of metaphysics 1986, an introduction to hegel. The cambridge companion to hegel and nineteenthcentury. Hegel s logic as metaphysics volume 35 issue 1 john w.
Hegels phenomenology of spirit university of oregon. In my view, however, the core of hegels argument is clear. Hegel is of singular importance for understanding the intellectual development of europe and the us from the 18 th to the 21 st centuries, and he is an interesting and compelling thinker in his own right. The subject matter of hegels logic ethical politics. Notes and questions for reading hegels introduction to the philosophy of history. Indeed, karl popper could see little in it but bombastic and mystifying. It is true that many regard hegel s work as too difficult and obscure to merit close scrutiny. A translation of the fena lectures on the philosophy of spirit with commentary. Confirms that hegel s philosophy of nature continues to have great significance for our understanding of the natural world. Pdf hegels phenomenology of spirit by stephen houlgate. I aim to remedy this by providing an extended discussion of the role that alienation plays in the.
He was also interested in ehgel, and he would travel far in order to see it. Cambridge university press 0521892791 hegel, nietzsche and the criticism of metaphysics stephen houlgate. A companion to hegel blackwell companions to philosophy this outstanding student reference series offers a comprehensi. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Hegel and the arts by stephen houlgate book resume. 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. Justus hartnack provides a highly accessible, philosophically astute introduction to hegel s logicone of those rare books that rewards readers at any level of sophisticationand the ideal text for students about to embark on the study of this challenging topic. 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.
He is the author of an introduction to hegel s philosophy. Freedom, truth and history, hegel and the arts, hegel and the philosophy of nature suny series in hegelian studies, the opening of hegel s science of logic, hegel, nietzsche on tragedy. It is not intended as a substitute for such a study or as a commentary upon the logic 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. An introduction to hegel, freedom, truth and history. Freedom, truth and history, 2nd ed blackwell, 2005 and the opening of hegel s logic purdue up, 2006. E and, for the absolute beginner, an introduction to hegel. Author of hegel and the arts topics in historical philosophy, hegel, nietzsche, and the criticism of metaphysics, the hegel reader, introduction to hegel. 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. Covering all major aspects of hegel s philosophy, the volume provides an introduction to his logic, epistemology, philosophy of mind, social and political philosophy, philosophy of nature and aesthetics. The theme of freedom is also taken up by stephen houlgate who in his. Stephen houlgate author of outlines of the philosophy of. He was president of the hegel society of america from 1994 to 1996 and is currently editor of the bulletin of the hegel society of. Hegel, alienation, and the phenomenological development of.
Freedom, truth and history, blackwell, 2005 a faithful aims to beexposition and defence of hegel. For anyone seeking to get to grips with the phenomenology, this will be an indispensable resource. Some will be familiar with hegel s theory of tragedy and his supposed doctrine of. Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the library of congress catalog. Freedom, truth and history, 2nd ed blackwell, 2005 and the opening of hegel s logic purdue up, 2006, the. Stephen houlgate unknown recent work on hegelan interpretation of the logic of hegel. An introduction to hegel s logic download ebook pdf. A companion to hegel by stephen houlgate, michael baur, noah. Freedom, truth and history, author stephen houlgate, year1991 stephen houlgate. Hegels account of the transition to the philosophy of nature is to be found at the end of both the science of logic and the encyclopaedia logic, and the formidable complexity and brevity of his arguments have led to widely differing interpretations of this crucial logical move.
Sep 07, 2008 this article is intended to introduce the reader to a study of hegel s logic. The best books on hegel five books expert recommendations. Enables students to engage with stephen houlgate european journal of philosophy 14 2 an introduction to hegel. Stephen houlgate born 24 march 1954 is a british philosopher and professor of philosophy at the university of warwick. Immanuel kants ideas largely constitute the starting point of g. We use cookies to offer you a better experience, personalize content, tailor advertising, provide social media features, and better understand the use of our services. Until now, however, it has been difficult for the nonspecialist to find a reasonably comprehensive.
From being to infinity purdue, 2006, and an introduction to hegel. Enables students to engage with many aspects of hegels philosophy. First published in 1807, it has exercised considerable influence on subsequent thinkers from feuerbach and marx to heidegger, kojeve, adorno and derrida. He is known for his works on hegel, heidegger and derridas thought. Add to this houlgate s splendid introduction in which he lucidly outlines the. He was president of the hegel society of america from 1994 to 1996 and is currently editor of the bulletin of the hegel society of great britain. He was president of the hegel society of america from 1994 to 1996 and is currently editor of. Download or read hegel and the arts book by clicking button below to visit the book download website. In this essay i challenge john mcdowells controversial claim that the real topic of hegels masterslave dialectic is the relation between two aspects of the consciousness of a single individual. In his provocative and highly readable book, schelling and modern european philosophy, andrew bowie argues that schelling. Stephen houlgate an introduction to hegel freedom, truth and history. A partial scan of hegel and the philosophy of nature, edited by s. In the draft introduction to hisaesthetic theory, theodor adorno credits both kant and hegel with producing the most powerful aesthetics. Cambridge university press 0521892791 hegel, nietzsche and.
Freedom, truth, and history again by stephen houlgate. B the idea constitutes this immediacy because it alone is what there truly is. An introduction to hegel freedom, truth and history houlgate, stephen on. An introduction to hegel s philosophy 1991, and is the editor of hegel and the philosophy of nature 1997. Pdf in this introduction, we aim to give the reader a sense of how mcdowells. There are multiple format available for you to choose pdf, epub, doc. An introduction to hegel s philosophy 1991, as well as numerous articles on hegel, kant and nietzsche. Hegel 17701831 has been made even more comprehensive through the addition of four new chapters.
Unlimited viewing of the articlechapter pdf and any associated supplements and figures. Within limits imposed by the passage of 200 years, houlgate s introduction to stephen hegel. Hegels aesthetics stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Stephen houlgate is professor of philosophy at the university of warwick. Lectures on the philosophy of history, also translated as lectures on the philosophy of world history lph. An introduction to hegel s philosophy, london and new york. He is the author of hegel, nietzsche and the criticism of metaphysics 1986 and freedom, truth and history.
From being to infinity 2006, and his edited volumes include hegel and the philosophy of nature 1998, the hegel reader 1998, and g. The cambridge companion to hegel and nineteenthcentury philosophy examines hegel within his broader historical and philosophical contexts. Stephen houlgate, hegels theory of tragedy philpapers. 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. Click download or read online button to get an introduction to hegel book now.
Stephen houlgate is a professor of philosophy at the university of warwick. Stephen houlgate university of warwick stephen houlgate wileyblackwell 2005 authors abstract this classic introduction to one of the most influential modern thinkers, g. A companion to hegel by stephen houlgate overdrive. Hegel and the philosophy of nature is an important new study of hegel s profound philosophical account of the natural world. Dec 21, 2015 stephen houlgate is professor of philosophy at the university of warwick. Hegels phenomenology of spirit is probably his most famous work.
Freedom, truth and history 1991, 2005 and the opening of hegels logic. Those who do take the trouble to study his work carefully, however, encounter a thinker whose richness and subtlety, in my view, is matched only by that of plato, aristotle and kant. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Some persistent presumptions of hegelian antisubjectivism karl ameriks notre dame abstract. Freedom, truth and history, 2 by stephen houlgate pdf by stephen houlgate this vintage advent to at least one of the main influential sleek thinkers, g. Stephen houlgate, mcdowell, hegel and the phenomenology of. 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. It contains four important early writings, as well as selections from hegel.
Stephen houlgate hegel s phenomenology of spirit is probably his most famous work. The phenomenology can be regarded as the introduction to hegels. The hegel reader is the most comprehensive collection of hegel s writings currently available in english. Houlgate once again takes up his ongoing debate with mcdowell regarding. Buy an introduction to hegel freedom, truth and history by houlgate, stephen isbn. Pdf relating hegels science of logic to contemporary.
Hegels phenomenology of spirit by stephen houlgate. Here again are the efforts to merge marx, freud, weber, hegel. Hegels logic as metaphysics hegel bulletin cambridge. And here are some audio lectures on the logic by richard winfield another great commentator from the university of georgia. The focus of my current work is hegel s science of logic. Contents data are machine generated based on prepublication provided by the publisher. Hegel has been made even more comprehensive through the addition of four new chapters. Stephen houlgate an introduction to hegel freedom, truth and. Traditionally, hegels philosophy has been attacked by anglo. Warwick philosophy academic staff stephen houlgate. For a long time hegel s philosophy of nature was regarded as the least convincing part of his philosophical system. Stephen houlgate is one of the best and most respected hegel scholars, and this is one of his best books.
Hegel s contribution to aesthetics, however, is less widely acknowledged and appreciated. Dean moyar some commentaries on hegel s phenomenology. The meaning of hegels logicintroduction wikisource, the. Hegel 17701831, has now been up to date and multiplied to make it much more finished. Stephen houlgate author of outlines of the philosophy of right. Click download or read online button to get an introduction to hegel s logic book now. It examines hegel s alleged idealism, his concepts of space and time, the conception of speculative geometry, his critical engagement with kants.
In this article i argue that hegel has become analytic philosophys pharmakon both its poison and its cure. An introduction to hegel download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Freedom, truth and history 1991, 2005 and the opening of hegel s logic. Freedom, truth and history 1991, 2005 and the opening of hegel s lo. 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 others when a version. A dialectic of dialectics, philosophy east and west on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. 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.