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Title: Hegel's Lectures on the History of Philosophy: Volume 2 (of 3)

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Summary: "Hegel's Lectures on the History of Philosophy: Volume 2" by Hegel is a philosophical text written in the late 19th century. This volume forms part of a comprehensive examination of the development of philosophical thought, particularly focusing on ancient philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle. The work systematically analyzes their contributions to the field, delving into their ideas regarding metaphysics, ethics, and logic, thus serving as a critical historical account of philosophical evolution. At the start of this volume, the text explores the significance of Plato and Aristotle in shaping philosophical discourse. It outlines Plato's approach, emphasizing his belief that ultimate reality lies in consciousness, where thought and reality are unified. The opening also provides a biographical sketch of Plato, reflecting on his life, influences, and the context in which he developed his philosophical ideas. As Hegel sets the stage for a deeper discussion, he hints at the profound impact of Platonic thought on Christianity and the continuing relevance of these philosophical foundations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich, 1770-1831

Translator: Haldane, Elizabeth Sanderson, 1862-1937

Translator: Simson, Frances H.

EBook No.: 51636

Published: Apr 2, 2016

Downloads: 402

Language: English

Subject: Philosophy -- History

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Hegel's Lectures on the History of Philosophy: Volume 2 (of 3)

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lectures_on_the_History_of_Philosophy

Credits: Produced by Giovanni Fini, Fritz Ohrenschall and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Hegel's Lectures on the History of Philosophy: Volume 2" by Hegel is a philosophical text written in the late 19th century. This volume forms part of a comprehensive examination of the development of philosophical thought, particularly focusing on ancient philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle. The work systematically analyzes their contributions to the field, delving into their ideas regarding metaphysics, ethics, and logic, thus serving as a critical historical account of philosophical evolution. At the start of this volume, the text explores the significance of Plato and Aristotle in shaping philosophical discourse. It outlines Plato's approach, emphasizing his belief that ultimate reality lies in consciousness, where thought and reality are unified. The opening also provides a biographical sketch of Plato, reflecting on his life, influences, and the context in which he developed his philosophical ideas. As Hegel sets the stage for a deeper discussion, he hints at the profound impact of Platonic thought on Christianity and the continuing relevance of these philosophical foundations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich, 1770-1831

Translator: Haldane, Elizabeth Sanderson, 1862-1937

Translator: Simson, Frances H.

EBook No.: 51636

Published: Apr 2, 2016

Downloads: 402

Language: English

Subject: Philosophy -- History

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.