The Phenomenology of Mind (eBook)
510 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654700343-4 (EAN)
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, a towering figure of German idealism, drew on the rich intellectual heritage of his predecessors and contemporaries. His drive to articulate an all-encompassing system of thought found potent expression in 'The Phenomenology of Mind.' Motivated by the revolutions of his time and the unfolding historical dynamics, Hegel sought to capture the essence of a world teetering between ancestral traditions and the birth pangs of modernity. The book's genesis lies in Hegel's profound understanding of history as a dynamic and rational process, whereby each epoch and each philosophical movement serves as a step towards the absolute.
'The Phenomenology of Mind' is essential reading for scholars and enthusiasts of Western philosophy. Its intricate philosophical inquiry offers a foundational compass for understanding many disciplines. Hegel's ambitious system challenges the reader to contemplate the nature of self-consciousness, ethical existence, and the complex weave of the social world. The book's enduring influence is a testimony to its importance in the philosophical canon and its ability to provoke ongoing discussion about the roots, development, and destination of human thought and society.
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, born on August 27, 1770, in Stuttgart, Germany, is often considered one of the most profound and influential philosophers in Western intellectual history. His work has profoundly impacted the fields of metaphysics, epistemology, political theory, aesthetics, and the philosophy of history. A major figure of German idealism, his philosophical endeavor sought to integrate a wide array of divergent facets of human society and thought through his unique dialectical method. Hegel's legacy is deeply embedded in the framework of modern thought, much of it stemming from his monumental work 'The Phenomenology of Mind' (Phänomenologie des Geistes, 1807), which stands as a seminal text in understanding the development of self-consciousness, sociocultural evolution, and the dialectical process. Delving into topics from the nature of experience to the realization of human freedom, Hegel's writing is characterized by its complexity and a profound exploration of the 'geist' (spirit or mind) that animates and evolves through history. His treatment of the unfolding of human consciousness has provided a deep influence on a vast array of scholarly domains, including both continental and analytic philosophy. However, Hegel's dense and formidable prose has perennially challenged readers and interpreters, ensuring that his work remains a subject of vibrant academic debate and reflection to this day.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 17.5.2022 |
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Übersetzer | J. B. Baillie |
Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Allgemeines / Lexika |
Schlagworte | 12 Rules for Life • 19th Century Philosophy • absolute spirit concept • Aristotle • As a Man Thinketh • Consciousness studies • Design as Art • Dostoyevsky • German Idealism • God Is With You Every Day • hegelian philosophy • In Praise of Shadows • Intellectual history • master-slave dialectic • Meditations • Metaphysics and ontology • Philosophical Anthropology • philosophical classics • Tao Te Ching • The Obstacle Is The Way |
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