The Collected Works of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (ePub)

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) stands as a towering figure in the history of philosophy. One of the central figures of German idealism, Hegel's work has profoundly influenced the course of Western thought. Born in Stuttgart, Hegel's academic journey led him to study at Tübingen Seminary, where he was a contemporary of Friedrich Schelling and holder of the chair of philosophy at Heidelberg. Later, he moved to the University of Berlin, where he achieved significant fame. Hegel's philosophy is marked by his dialectical method, involving thesis, antithesis, and synthesis. This approach is evident in his magnum opus, 'Phenomenology of Spirit' (1807), where he explores the evolution of consciousness. Hegel's 'Science of Logic' (1812-1816) is foundational for his system, examining the structures of thought itself. His 'Elements of the Philosophy of Right' (1820) provides a sophisticated account of society, law, and government. The 'Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences' (1817) is a summary of his entire philosophical system, which is further elaborated in his lectures on aesthetics, history, religion, and philosophy of history. The 'Collected Works of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel' is an indispensable resource, encapsulating the breadth and depth of Hegel's thought and its enduring legacy. Hegel's dialecticism influenced Marxism, existentialism, and many other subsequent philosophies, cementing his status as both a subject of scholarly study and an apex of the German intellectual tradition.