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Hegel: The Philosophy of Right | ||||
2002 • 1-58510-041-2 • paper • 240 pages • 6 x 9 • $19.95 Focus Philosophical Library. A modern translation of an important work by Hegel, designed specifically for college courses in philosophy. | About the Author | Contents | Review | | ||||
A current and highly readable new translation of a primary text in Western philosophy. Introduction, notes, glossary and complete translation.
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Alan White is the Mark Hopkins Professor of Philosophy at Williams College. He is the author of several books and articles on Hegel and other Continental philosophers | ||||
Translator's Preface Translator’s Introduction The Philosophy of Right An Outline of the Philosophy of Right A Translation of Hegel’s Philosophy of Right A Historical Introduction to Hegel’s Preface Hegel’s Preface Hegel’s Introduction Division First Part: Abstract Right First Section: Property A. Taking Possession B. The Use of Things C. Conveyance* of Property Transition from Property to Contract Second Section: Contract Third Section: Wrong A. Unintentional Wrong B. Fraud C. Coercion and Crime Transition from Right to Morality Second Part: Morality First Section: Purpose and Responsibility [Schuld] Second Section: Intention and Well-Being Third Section: The Good and Conscience Transition from Morality to Ethicality Third Part: Ethicality First Section: The Family A. Marriage B. The Assets of the Family C. The Rearing of Children and the Dissolution of the Family Transition from the Family to Civil Society Second Section: Civil Society A. The System of Needs a Need and its Satisfaction b Labor c. Assets B. The Administration of Right a. Right as Law b. The Existence of Law c. The Court of Law C. The Policing Authority and the Corporation a. The Policing Authority b. The Corporation Third Section: The State A. Right Within the State I. The Inner Constitution As Itself (a) The Prince’s Power (b) The Executive Power (c) The Legislative Power II. Sovereignty Against Others [gegen außen] B. Right Beyond the State [Das äußere Staatsrecht] C. World History 1. The Oriental Realm 2. The Greek Realm 3. The Roman Realm 4. The Germanic Realm Appendix: An Interpretive Glossary Key to Abbreviations
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On the White translation: "This is the best English translation of Hegel's monumental….Philosophy of Right. It is accurate, crisp and highly readable. The supplementary materials, especially the glossary, will prove tremendously helpful to first-time readers. White treats the text with philosophical seriousness and makes it possible for readers at all levels, especially those for whom Hegel is unexplored territory, to gain access to Hegel's thought and argument…."
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Hegel's The Philosophy of Right
