Hegel's 'Philosophy of Right‪'‬

Hegel's Philosophy of Right is a classic text in the history of Western political thought  and one with which all serious students of political philosophy must engage. While it is a hugely important and exciting piece of philosophical writing, Hegel's ideas and style are notoriously difficult to understand and the content is particularly challenging.  In Hegel's 'Philosophy of Right': A Reader's Guide, David Rose explains the philosophical and political background against which the book was written and, taking each part of the book in turn, guides the reader to a clear understanding of the text as a whole. This is the ideal companion to study of this most influential and challenging of texts, offering guidance on







- Philosophical and historical context



- Key themes



- Reading the text



- Reception and Influence



- Further Reading