Ebook: Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Hegel on History

Hegel's Introduction to the Philosophy of History remains one of the most profound and influential books on the philosophy of history. In clear and cogent terms this book:* examines the ideas and arguments of the Introduction to the Philosophy of History* explains key concepts of Hegel's system, a knowledge of which is essential for fully understanding his philosophy of history* assesses the continuing relevance of Hegel to the contemporary debate about the nature of history.;Hegel on history -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Life and influence -- Scope of the inquiry -- Text of the Introduction -- Varieties of history -- Predecessors -- Structure of the inquiry -- Part 1 Philosophical Foundations -- Chapter 2 Presuppositions -- Logic of consciousness -- Scepticism -- Idealist metaphysics -- Double meanings -- Chapter 3 Subject and infinite power -- Preliminary observations -- Immanence and transcendence -- Chapter 4 Concept and spirit -- Idea and concept -- From nature to spirit -- The philosophical tradition.