Hegel's Social Philosophy The Project of Reconciliation [Paperback]

This book provides an authoritative account of Hegel's social philosophy at a level that presupposes no specialised knowledge of the subject.Hegel's social theory is designed to reconcile the individual with the modern social world. The concept of reconciliation is explored in detail along with Hegel's views on the relationship between individuality and social membership, as well as on the family, civil society and the state.Hegel's social theory is designed to reconcile the individual with the modern social world. The concept of reconciliation is explored in detail along with Hegel's views on the relationship between individuality and social membership, as well as on the family, civil society and the state.This book provides an authoritative account of Hegel's social philosophy at a level that presupposes no specialized knowledge of the subject. Hegel's social theory is designed to reconcile the individual with the modern social world. Michael Hardimon explores the concept of reconciliation in detail and discusses Hegel's views on the relationship between individuality and social membership, and on the family, civil society, and the state.Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Introduction; Part I. An Approach to Hegel's Project; 1. The problems of Hegel's project; 2. Geist and Doppelsatz ; 3. The concept of reconciliation; Part II. The Project of Reconciliation: 4. The anatomy of the project; 5. Individuality and social membership; 6. The family, civil society and the state; 7. Divorce, poverty and war; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index. Michael Hardimon's carefully and clearly argued, deeply nuanced book represents an important contribution to the ongoing Hegel renaissance. A short review can never do justice to such a richly argued work so replete with detail and example. Hegel scholars will learn much from it, and those innocent of Hegelian language will find it a good place to begin. Terry Pinkard, Ethics Micahel Hardimon's new book is a valuable study of Hegel£U