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Book SynopsisThis important study offers a non-technical exposition of the ethical theory underlying Hegel's philosophy of society, politics, and history. Professor Wood shows how Hegel applies his theory to such topics as human rights, the justification of legal punishment, criteria of moral responsibility, and the authority of individual conscience.
Trade Review'This is an excellent treatment of a subject which has never been adequately dealt with in English … His book will be the most important study of Hegelian ethics since Bradley's Ethical Studies.' H. S. Harris, York University
Table of ContentsPreface; Abbreviations; Introduction; Part I. Hegelian Ethical Theory: 1. Self-actualization; 2. Freedom; 3. Happiness; Part II. Abstract Right: 4. Recognition; 5. Persons, property, law; 6. Punishment; Part III. Morality: 7. The concept of morality; 8. The moral will; 9. The emptiness of the moral law; 10. Conscience; Part IV. Ethical Life: 11. Ethical objectivity; 12. Ethical subjectivity; 13. The limits of ethics; 14. Problems of modern ethical life; Conclusion; Notes; Index.
