Hegel's political philosophy

Autor*innen

• Mark Tunick

Parameter

• Politikwissenschaft

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Hegel is often viewed by scholars as a pivotal political thinker, yet his complex philosophy can alienate politicians and practitioners who see it as disconnected from practical concerns. Many dismiss his work due to its challenging terminology, believing it reinforces the status quo. This book presents a different Hegel, one who critically examines social practices through his justification of legal punishment. Mark Tunick utilizes newly available lectures on Hegel's philosophy of right to delve into his political thought. While Hegel opposes radical critiques like those of Marx, Tunick argues that he employs "immanent" criticism. For example, Hegel asserts that punishment is a right of the criminal, which ultimately grants them freedom. This perspective allows Hegel to defend certain aspects of punishment that align with a retributive ideal while critiquing those that do not. Tunick offers a clear explanation of Hegel's concepts of right and freedom, appealing to both Hegel scholars and those interested in criminal law and social practices. Originally published in 1992, this work is part of the Princeton Legacy Library, which aims to enhance access to significant scholarly texts from Princeton University Press's extensive catalog.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1992