Hegel's Lectures on the History of Philosophy: Volume 1 (of 3) by Hegel

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Author Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich, 1770-1831
Translator Haldane, Elizabeth Sanderson, 1862-1937
Title Hegel's Lectures on the History of Philosophy: Volume 1 (of 3)
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lectures_on_the_History_of_Philosophy
Note Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Hegel's Lectures on the History of Philosophy: Volume 1 (of 3)" by Hegel is a scholarly philosophical work written in the early 19th century. The text is structured as a series of lectures that aim to provide an overview and analysis of the historical development of philosophical thought throughout the ages. It explores various philosophical systems, highlighting the evolution of ideas and their significance in the context of the broader history of thought. The opening portion of the work introduces Hegel's philosophical perspective on the history and method of philosophy. He discusses the challenges in translating his ideas, particularly emphasizing the interconnectedness of philosophy and its different epochs. Hegel expresses a desire to breathe new life into a field he perceives as having waned in the public consciousness, suggesting that philosophy is not merely a collection of opinions but a continuous development of thought that must be understood in its historical context. He emphasizes that the history of philosophy is not a mere listing of past beliefs, but rather a vital part of philosophical inquiry and understanding, asserting that each philosophical tradition contributes to a deeper comprehension of truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Philosophy -- History
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