Hegel : the philosopher of freedom / Klaus Vieweg ; translated by Sophia Kottman.

Hegel. English

1503635678 electronic book
9781503635678 (electronic bk.)
9781503630574 hardcover

Stanford, California : Stanford University Press, [2023]

English

In English.

1 online resource (xii, 468 pages) : illustrations

10.1515/9781503635678 doi

B2947 .V5413 2023

(OCoLC)1377501981

"A monumental new biography of a pivotal yet poorly understood pioneer in modern philosophy. When a painter once told Goethe that he wanted to paint the most famous man of the age, Goethe directed him to Georg Friederich Wilhelm Hegel. Hegel, the most famous figure in modern philosophy, arguably its father, believed that to philosophize is to learn to live freely. He was slow and cautious in the development of his philosophy; yet his intellectual growth was like an Odyssey of the mind, and, contrary to popular belief, his life was full of twists and turns, of suspense and even danger. In this landmark biography, the philosopher Klaus Vieweg paints a new picture of the life and work of the most important representative of German idealism. His vivid portrait provides readers an intimate account of Hegel's times and the milieu in which he developed his thought, along with detailed, clear-sighted analyses of Hegel's four major works. What results is a new interpretation of Hegel through the lens of reason and freedom. Vieweg draws on extensive archival research that has brought to light a wealth of hitherto undiscovered documents and handwritten notes relating to Hegel's work, touching on Hegel's engagement with the leading thinkers and writers of his age: Kant, Fichte, Schelling, HoIlderlin and others. Combatting cliche̹s and misunderstandings about Hegel, Vieweg also offers a sustained defense of the philosopher's more progressive impulses. Highly praised upon its release in Germany as having set the new biographical standard, this monumental work emphasizes Hegel's relevance for today, depicting him as a vital figure in the history of philosophy"-- Provided by publisher.

"Originally published in German in 2019 under the title Hegel: der Philosoph der Freiheit."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Print version: Vieweg, Klaus, 1953- Hegel Stanford, California : Stanford University Press, 2023

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