Hegel

The book ''Hegel'' by Edward Caird is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical ideas of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. The author delves into the life and works of the German philosopher, tracing the development of his thought from his early writings to his mature works such as ''Phenomenology of Spirit'' and ''Science of Logic''. Caird explains Hegel’s dialectical method and his concept of Absolute Spirit, which he sees as the ultimate reality that underlies all of existence. The book also covers Hegel’s views on history, politics, religion, and art, providing a thorough understanding of his philosophy as a whole. Caird’s writing is clear and accessible, making the book ideal for both students and general readers who are interested in the ideas of one of the most influential philosophers of the modern era.1883. A study of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, the philosopher who belongs to the period of German idealism in the decades following Kant. As a theology student Hegel formed friendships fellow students, the future great romantic poet Friedrich Holderlin and Friedrich W. J. von Schelling, who, like Hegel, would become one of the major figures of the German philosophical scene in the first half of the nineteenth century. These friendships clearly had a major influence on Hegel’s philosophical development, and for a while the intellectual lives of the three were closely intertwined. The most systematic of the post-Kantian idealists, Hegel attempted, throughout his published writings as well as in his lectures, to elaborate a comprehensive and systematic ontology from a logical starting point.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.