Email your librarian or administrator to recommend adding this book to your organisations collection. And his answer tells us a lot about what kind of philosopher he was. Georgwilhelmfriedrichhegel thephenomenologyofspirit hegelsphenomenologyofspirit1807isoneofthemostinfluential textsinthehistoryofmodernphilosophy. The preface to hegels first major work, the phenomenology of spirit. Hegels great early work, the phenomenology of spirit, i discuss the form, nature, and aims of this new series, and then move immediately into. May 04, 2017 the phenomenology begins with its justly famous preface, which was written after the rest of the book was completed. Reading group, preface to hegels phenomenology of spirit. Translators note xxxvii the phenomenology of spirit.
Hegel underscores this when he writes in the preface that phenomenology must answer to the. Preface to the phenomenology of spirit georg wilhelm. Oct, 2014 get the hegel book support my work here philosophy tutorials in. The preface was written after hegel had completed the rest of the book and was meant as an introduction not only to the phenomenology, but to the whole philosophical system to which the phenomenology was originally intended as an introduction. In the case of a philosophical work it seems not only superfluous, but, in view of the nature of philosophy, even inappropriate and misleading to begin, as writers usually do in a preface, by explaining the end the author had in mind, the circumstances which gave rise to the work, and the relation. Hegels phenomenology of spirit has come to be regarded by many hegelscholars as his most important work even though it was his first book, and in many ways is more difficult to read than any of the others he wrote. The preface to hegels first major work, the phenomenology of spirit, lays the groundwork for all his. Preface to the phenomenology of spirit gets free book. Editions of preface to the phenomenology of spirit by georg. This new translation combines readability with maximum precision, breaking hegels long. Preface i have long seen a need for a short introduction to hegels phenomenology of spirit, but at the same time i have been acutely aware that such an introduction faces severe obstacles. A commentary on the preface to hegels phenomenology of. The preface to the work, completed a few months later in january of 1807, reflects the revolutionary excitement of the time.
Phenomenology without any further delay prevented him from retreating to his desk to revise and conform it to the fresh fruits of this preface, or conversely, to revise and conform the preface to fit the confines of the book. Hegels preface to the phenomenology of spirit by georg. Complete summary of georg wilhelm friedrich hegels the phenomenology of spirit. The numbers in findlays explanations are linked to the numbers in the miller translation, with which it was published by clarendon press in 1977. Hegel writes in the preface to the phenomenology of spirit, to help bring philosophy closer to the form of science, to the goal. Hegels preface to the phenomenology of spirit please. Spinoza and other heretics princeton, and dark riddle. Preface to the phenomenology of spirit by georg wilhelm friedrich. The phenomenology of spirit by hegel, published in 1807, is based on a precious philosophical intuition. The preface to the phenomenology is easily one of the top10 books in modern philosophy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Introduction hegelspathtothephenomenology thevoyageofdiscovery hegelfrequentlydescribedhis1807phenomenologyofspirittohisstudents ashisvoyageofdiscovery. Yirmiyahu yovel this is a new translation, with running commentary, of what is perhaps the most important short piece of hegels writing.
Buy this book in print summary reputed to be one of the most difficult yet rewarding works of philosophical literature, hegels phenomenology of spirit has long been in need of an introduction for english readers. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Full text of hegels preface to the phenomenology of mind. Hegel described the work as an exposition of the coming to be of knowledge. Hegel was putting the finishing touches to this book as napoleon engaged prussian troops on. Commentary on the preface and introduction new edition by werner marx isbn. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of georg wilhelm friedrich hegel 17701831 and what it means. Phanomenologie des geistes 1807 is georg wilhelm friedrich hegels most widely discussed philosophical work.
Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the preface to the phenomenology of spirit, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. The heart of the book is the detailed commentary, supported by an. Hegels preface to the phenomenology of spirit princeton. Since it is easily the most lucid and eloquent section of the book, i would recommend it to those with even a passing interest in philosophy. The preface to hegels phenomenology of spirit michael rosen. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. An introduction to reading the phenomenology of spirit. It is translated as the phenomenology of spirit or the phenomenology of mind due to the dual meaning in the german word geist.
Hegel and the phenomenology of spirit filosofia usp. Hegel contracted with a publisher in bamberg to bring the book out. From this intuition, hegel traces the epic adventure of the consciousness through its various stages, the evolution of. The phenomenology of spirit, or the adventure of consciousness. His massive phenomenology of spirit proved nearly impenetrable when i read it several years ago. The preface to hegels first major work, the phenomenology of spirit, lays. A commentary based on the preface and introduction. Some copies contained either science of the experience of consciousness, or science of the phenomenology of spirit as a subtitle between the preface and the introduction.
Hegels preface to the phenomenology of spirit georg wilhelm friedrich hegel this is a new translation, with running commentary, of what is perhaps the most important short piece of hegels writing. Phenomenology of spirit by hegel summary philosophers. Shapes of consciousness in s georg wilhelm friedrich hegel 17701831. Pinkard describes the phenomenology, of which our text is the preface, as follows. His books include kant and the philosophy of history. Since this is a philosophical work, the title of the book is not a matter of caprice. Hegels phenomenology of spirit has long been in need of an introduction for english readers. The preface to the phenomenology of spirit at the very beginning of the preface to the phenomenology, hegel presents himself with a challenge. The phenomenology of spirit project gutenberg self.
A commentary based on the preface and introduction, werner marx is published by university of chicago press. Yovel, yirmiyahu, hegels preface to the phenomenology of spirit. Hegels phenomenology of spirit is one of the densest, most profound, and influential works in western philosophy. Feb 27, 2014 in this first video in the new series on g. Thus, i was pleased to find and read this short book by yirmiyahu yovel, hegels preface to the phenomenology of spirit. And it is a matter of further widespread agreement that the preface to the phenomenology is the most important part of it. Hegels classic phenomenology of spirit is considered by many to be the most difficult text in all of philosophical literature. Yovels book about half of the volume is devoted to expositions, clarifications and edifying notes is a true gift. This preface alone is an important work, and is sometimes printed separately. Everyone knows the story of how hegel, in october of 1806, against the backdrop of the battle of jena, composed the final pages of the phenomenology of spirit with the roar of napoleons cannons in his ears. Buy hegels preface to the phenomenology of spirit by hegel, georg wilhelm friedrich, yovel, yirmiyahu, yovel, yirmiyahu isbn.
A commentary based on the preface and introduction by marx, werner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hegels preface to the phenomenology of spirit book, 2005. On scientific knowledge 2 sure we do not possess the objective concrete fact, the actual content of the science, but must, over and above. The claims presented in a preface can only be judged to be true after youve read the entire book that they preface.
Ever since hegel made a joke about prefaces, philosophers have made jokes about their prefaces. The first of these are immediately obvious to anyone who even thumbs through the book. A commentary on the preface to hegels phenomenology of spirit. The phenomenology of spirit 1807 is the first book hegel published, and certainly one of his most famous and debated work. And in the case of the phenomenology, you can only judge the truth of the claims sketched in the preface after youve read the entire system, since the phenomenology is meant to introduce the system. Get the hegel book support my work here philosophy tutorials in. Editions for preface to the phenomenology of spirit.
The phenomenology of spirit was published with the title system of science. If the preface to a work of philosophy is like the prefaces to other works it will, he says, consist of some statement of the author. Jan 23, 2020 the preface to the phenomenology of spirit is a good place to begin with hegel. About half way through this nearly 600page book, i thought to myself, there is no way that i am going to be able to finish reading this. Hegel intended the book to satisfy the needs of contemporary european humanity. Translation and running commentary, princeton and oxford. These numbers have been inserted into the baillieu translation of the phenomenology published on this site. A commentary based on the preface and introduction 9780226509235 by marx, werner and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. It is, however, a tall order even for native speakers and philosophicallyversed students. The preface to hegels first major work, the phenomenology of spirit, lays the groundwork for all his other writing by explaining what is most innovative about hegel. A critical guide dean moyar, michael quante hegels phenomenology of spirit, first published in 1807, is a work with few equals in systematic integrity, philosophical originality and historical influence. Preface and acknowledgements vii introduction xi list of abbreviations xvii 1 the phenomenology in context 1 hegel and his times 1 the place of the phenomenologyin hegels life and works 4 hegels system 11 the role of the phenomenology 21 the preface and the introduction 30.
Sep 05, 2017 this is a new translation, with running commentary, of what is perhaps the most important short piece of hegels writing. Cambridge core philosophy texts georg wilhelm friedrich hegel. The phenomenology of spirit psychology wiki fandom. Jan 17, 2005 buy hegels preface to the phenomenology of spirit by hegel, georg wilhelm friedrich, yovel, yirmiyahu, yovel, yirmiyahu isbn. This new translation combines readability with maximum precision, breaking hegels long sentences and simplifying their often complex structure. Some simply say that they should be read after the work, others simply allude to this hegel joke the best allusion has to be kierkegaards book of prefaces to nonexistent works. On its initial publication see cover image on right, it.
Princeton university press, 2005, isbn 0691120528 westphal, kenneth r. In interpreting the work, scholars have often used the phenomenology to justify the ideology that has tempered their approach to it, whether existential, ontological, or, particularly, marxist. A commentary based on the preface and introduction werner marx and peter heath. Without using jargon or technical terms, donald phillip verene provides that introduction, guiding the reader through hegels text as a whole and offering a. I have long seen a need for a short introduction to hegels phenomenology of spirit, but at the same time i have been acutely aware that such an introduction faces severe obstacles. Hegels phenomenology of spirit by georg wilhelm friedrich. The chicago distribution center is temporarily closed. A philosophical introduction to the phenomenology of spirit. We are delivering some of our books from alternative locations, though others may be.
The preface to the phenomenology of spirit is a good place to begin with hegel. Hegel later changed the title to science of the phenomenology of spirit, probably while he was writing the preface. The preface to hegels first major work, the phenomenology of spirit, lays the groundwork for all his other writing by explaining what is most innovative about hegels philosophy. Hegels preface to the phenomenology of spirit philpapers. The book s working title, which also appeared in the first edition, was science of the experience of consciousness. It is also, at points, one of the most incomprehensible books i have ever read. Hegels phenomenology of spirit by larry krasnoff april 2008. Instead of admitting the excess and incoherence of this preface for this philosophical book,hegel wastes no time to blame. The short introductory secondary sources on hegel that i read proved unsatisfactory. Preface to the phenomenology of spirit by georg wilhelm. A summary of phenomenology of spirit, chapters 1 to 3. Review of hegels preface to the phenomenology of spirit. Preface uc press ebooks collection california digital library.
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