Dialectics, politics, and the contemporary value of Hegel’s practical philosophy
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
This book explores and details the actuality (Aktualität) of Hegel’s social and political philosophy--its relevance, topicality, and contemporary validity. It asserts--against the assumptions of those in a wide range of traditions--that Hegelߣs thought not only remains relevant to debates in current social and political theory, but is capable of productively enhancing and enriching those debates. The book is divided into three main sections. Part 1 considers the actuality of Hegelߣs social and political thought in the context of a constructed dialogues with later social and political theorists, including Marx, Adorno, Habermas, and Rawls. Part 2 explores Hegelߣs internal criticism of Enlightenment rationality as well as the unique manner in which his thought reaffirms both the classical tradition of politics and the Christian conception of freedom in order to deepen and further develop our understanding of modernity and modern secularity. Part 3 considers Hegelߣs contribution to current theorizing about globalization.
Publication Title
Dialectics, Politics, and the Contemporary Value of Hegel's Practical Philosophy
First Page
1
Last Page
342
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.4324/9780203802113
ISBN
9780203802113
Citation Information
Buchwalter. (2011). Dialectics, politics, and the contemporary value of Hegel’s practical philosophy. Routledge.