Hegel's Political Philosophy: Interpreting the Practice of Legal Punishment
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Hegel's Political Philosophy: Interpreting the Practice of Legal Punishment
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Mark Tunick
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Series | Princeton Legacy Library |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:208 | Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178 |
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Category/Genre | Social and political philosophy |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780691608938
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Classifications | Dewey:320.01 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
14 July 2014 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
To scholars of Western intellectual history Hegel is one of the most important of all political thinkers, but politicians and other "down-to-earth" persons see his speculative philosophy as far removed from their immediate concerns. Put off by his difficult terminology, many participants in practical politics may also believe that Hegel's idealism
Reviews"This ambitious, highly readable work explores important questions concerning how Hegel's political philosophy is to be taken as well as offering a valuable commentary on Hegel's treatment of specific legal issues."--Bulletin of the Hegel Society of Great Britain
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