Books by G. W. F. Hegel
“Hegel’s Logic is exhilarating to study and extraordinarily rich. It is abstract, there’s no doubt about that, and there are few examples. But the work is important even if you don’t end up being a Hegelian because of the fine and significant distinctions.” Read more...
Stephen Houlgate, Philosopher
“In order to understand Marx, you really do need to know something about Hegel. It’s a mistake to think you could read Marx as a scientist or an economist without understanding the Hegelian framework of his thought. That’s why I chose to begin with Hegel.” Read more...
The Best Nineteenth-Century Philosophy Books
Peter Singer, Philosopher
Philosophy of Right
by G. W. F. Hegel
"This book’s importance is often overlooked in international relations theory, yet it contains a valuable focus on the internal relations of states vis-à-vis their external interactions. Hegel believes that self-determination is the key principle."
Interviews where books by G. W. F. Hegel were recommended
The best books on Humanitarian Intervention, recommended by Philip Cunliffe
Lecturer in international conflict says the idea that it is right and legitimate for states to intervene in others’ affairs is a very dangerous trend, especially in the name of humanitarianism
The Best Nineteenth-Century Philosophy Books, recommended by Peter Singer
The nineteenth century saw not only a widespread interest in philosophical ideas but also philosophy’s development as a more rigorous discipline. Australian philosopher Peter Singer introduces us to the highlights of a century of philosophy books.
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Phenomenology of Spirit
by A. V. Miller & G. W. F. Hegel -
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Science of Logic
by A. V. Miller & G. W. F. Hegel -
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On Hegel's Logic
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Hegel's Idealism: The Satisfactions of Self-Consciousness
by Robert B. Pippin -
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Aesthetics: Lectures on Fine Art Vol. II
by G. W. F. Hegel & transl. Tom Knox
The Best Hegel Books, recommended by Stephen Houlgate
The Best Hegel Books, recommended by Stephen Houlgate
G W F Hegel is one of the most divisive figures in western philosophy. He influenced Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre, Adorno and countless others. And yet, he is seen as perhaps the most obscure and inaccessible philosopher to read. Is he worth engaging with? How should we read him? Stephen Houlgate, a philosopher at Warwick University, gives us an in-depth look at Hegel.
