Hegel's Absolute

An Introduction to Reading the Phenomenology of Spirit

By Donald Phillip Verene | Publisher: State University of New York Press

About the book

Reputed to be one of the most difficult yet rewarding works of philosophical literature, Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit has long been in need of an introduction for English readers. Without using jargon or technical terms, Donald Phillip Verene provides that introduction, guiding the reader through Hegel's text as a whole and offering a way to grasp the major insights and sections of Hegel's text without oversimplifying its narrative. A glossary of sixty of Hegel's terms, discussed in both their original German and English equivalents, is included.

Editions of Hegel's Absolute

Hardcover
ISBN 9780791469637
Paperback
ISBN 9780791469644
PDF
ISBN 9780791480724

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Reputed to be one of the most difficult yet rewarding works of philosophical literature, Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit has long been in need of an introduction for English readers. Without using jargon or technical terms, Donald Phillip Verene provides that introduction, guiding the reader through Hegel's text as a whole and offering a way to grasp the major insights and sections of Hegel's text without oversimplifying its narrative. A glossary of sixty of Hegel's terms, discussed in both their original German and English equivalents, is included.

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Reputed to be one of the most difficult yet rewarding works of philosophical literature, Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit has long been in need of an introduction for English readers. Without using jargon or technical terms, Donald Phillip Verene provides that introduction, guiding the reader through Hegel's text as a whole and offering a way to grasp the major insights and sections of Hegel's text without oversimplifying its narrative. A glossary of sixty of Hegel's terms, discussed in both their original German and English equivalents, is included.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hegel's Absolute?

Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Philosophical traditions and schools of thought > Western philosophy from c 1800 > Phenomenology and Existentialism

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How long is Hegel's Absolute and how many pages does it have?

Hegel's Absolute has 147 page(s)

Is Hegel's Absolute part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Hegelian Studies

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hegel's Absolute?

Donald Phillip Verene

Who is the Publisher of the book Hegel's Absolute?

State University of New York Press

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Hegel's Absolute is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791469637) and paperback(ISBN 9780791469644) and pdf(ISBN 9780791480724)

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