G.W.F. Hegel

One of the greatest philosophers of the nineteenth century, Hegel (1770-1831) has decisively influenced the direction of subsequent thought, in Europe and elsewhere. The four volumes of the Critical Assessments reflect the many-sided nature of Hegel's reception from 1831 onwards, while at the same time including critical studies on the full range of his work. The four volumes are arranged chronologically, under the following headings: 1.Nineteenth Century Readings 2.Late Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Readings: From British Hegelianism to the Frankfurt School 3.Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit and Logic 4. Hegel's Philosophy of Nature and Philosophy of Spirit The set provides: * 104 articles, many of them previously hard to obtain and some previously unpublished or untranslated * An historical perspective on Hegel's reception, as well as contemporary pieces that reflect current approaches * Readings from the the 'analytic' and the 'continental' traditions * A unique perspective on Hegel, revealing how our understanding is coloured by historical readings of his work * New light on the divergent ways that Hegel's thought has been assessed * Insight into the lasting value and influence of Hegel's ideas for modern philosophy * A clear and helpful introduction to each volume, setting the articles in their historical context and highlighting the central philosophical issues they raise. G.W.F.Hegel: Critical Assessments will be invaluable to students and scholars of Hegel. It reveals how our present-day understanding of his ideas has developed out of the way Hegel was appropriated by his earlier followers and critics, and will be an essential addition to all philosophy libraries.