The Hegel Dictionary [Hardcover]

The Hegel Dictionary is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the world of G.W.F. Hegel, one of the most important and influential thinkers in the history of philosophy. Meticulously researched and extensively cross-referenced, this unique book provides a firm grounding in the central themes of Hegel's thought. Students will discover a wealth of useful information and analysis. A-Z entries include clear definitions of key terms used in Hegel's writings and detailed synopses of his major works. The Dictionary also includes entries on Hegel's philosophical influences, such as Kant, Fichte, and Schelling, and those he influenced, including Marx. It covers everything that is essential to a sound understanding of Hegel's philosophy, offering clear and accessible explanations of often complex terminology. The Hegel Dictionary is the ideal resource for anyone reading or studying Hegel or Modern European Philosophy more generally.

Acknowledgements \ Abbreviations and Conventions \ Introduction \ A-Z Entries \ Appendix A: Chronology \ Appendix B: Suggestions for Further Reading \ Index.

Glenn Alexander Magee is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, in the United States. His publications include The Cambridge Handbook of Western Mysticism and Esotericism (Cambridge University Press, forthcoming in 2011) and Hegel and the Hermetic Tradition (Cornell University Press, 2001; revised paperback edition, 2008).