Phenomenology of Spirit
by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, A.V. Miller, John Niemeyer Findlay
Phenomenology of Spirit by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, A.V. Miller, John Niemeyer Findlay holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 11.7K reader ratings. First published in 1807. The book spans 640 pages.
About Phenomenology of Spirit
Perhaps one of the most revolutionary works of philosophy ever presented, The Phenomenology of Spirit is Hegel's 1807 work that is in numerous ways extraordinary. It begins with a Preface, created after the rest of the manuscript was completed, that explains the core of his method and what sets it apart from any preceding philosophy. The Introduction, written before the rest of the work, summarizes and completes Kant's ideas on skepticism by rendering it moot and encouraging idealism and self-realization. The body of the work is divided into six sections of varying length, entitled "Consciousness," "Self-Consciousness," "Reason," "Spirit," "Religion," and "Absolute Knowledge." A myriad of topics are discussed, and explained in such a harmoniously complex way that the method has been termed Hegelian dialectic. Ultimately, the work as a whole is a remarkable study of the mind's growth from its direct awareness to scientific philosophy, proving to be a difficult yet highly influential and enduring work.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, A.V. Miller, John Niemeyer Findlay |
| Published | 1807 |
| Pages | 640 |
| Genres | Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Classics, History, Religion & Spirituality |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,744 |
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Phenomenology of Spirit is categorized as Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Classics, History. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
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Based on 11.7K reader ratings, Phenomenology of Spirit has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
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Phenomenology of Spirit has 640 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Phenomenology of Spirit?
Phenomenology of Spirit was written by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, A.V. Miller, John Niemeyer Findlay. It was first published in 1807.
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The ISBN-13 for Phenomenology of Spirit is 9780198245970.0.
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