Grundlinien der Philosophie des Rechts, Naturrecht und Staatswissenschaft im Grundrisse. (Elements of the Philosophy of Rights, Natural Rights and Statescraft in Outline.)

Berlin: Nicolaischen Buchhandlung, 1821. First Edition. Hardcover. very good. Hegel’s Important & Influential Book on Politics and Statecraft – [PMM 283]

HEGEL, G.W.F.. Grundlinien der Philosophie des Rechts, Naturrecht und Staatswissenschaft im Grundrisse. (Elements of the Philosophy of Rights, Natural Rights and Statescraft in Outline.), Nicolaischen Buchhandlung, Berlin, 1821. 1 blank leaf + 1 leaf (verso = foretitle opposite TP) + TP + [iii]-xxiv = Vorrede + xxv-xxvi = Inhalt + half-title + [3]-355, Octavo. First Edition (which includes the often missing foretitle "Naturrecht und Staatswissenschaft im Grundrisse....")


Elements of the Philosophy of Right, Hegel's last major published work, is an attempt to systematize ethical theory, natural right, the philosophy of law, political theory, and the sociology of the modern state into the framework of Hegel's philosophy of history. Hegel's work has been interpreted in radically different ways, influencing many political movements from far right to far left, and is widely perceived as central to the communitarian tradition in modern ethical, social, and political thought. Considered by many to be one of the greatest works of moral, social, and political philosophy in the Western Canon, it contains significant ideas on justice, moral responsibility, family life, economic activity, and the political structure of the state -- all matters of profound and enduring interest to us today.

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CONDITION: Good to very good in original contemporary boards. Red spine label with gilt lettering. Spine and boards edge worn with small loss at head of spine. Small contemporary ownerÂ’s name to front pastedown and a small contemporary article about Hegel tipped in at the front endpaper. Some light pencil markings in a few spots. Charming original copy of one of HegelÂ’s most important works (A PMM book!)

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