Author Description
This clear, accessible account of Hegelian logic makes a case for its enormous seductiveness, its surprising presence in the collective consciousness, and the dangers associated therewith. Offering comprehensive coverage of Hegel's important works, Bencivenga avoids getting bogged down in short-lived scholarly debates to provide a work of permanent significance and usefulness.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the core mechanisms of Hegelian logic to explain its enduring influence on modern thought and the inherent risks of its application. Ermanno Bencivenga, a scholar of philosophy, utilizes a direct and accessible framework to distill Hegel's complex systems. By bypassing transient academic controversies, the author constructs a clear argument regarding the seductiveness of dialectical reasoning and its pervasive, often unrecognized, presence in contemporary consciousness.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive analysis of Hegel's primary philosophical texts.
- An examination of the dialectical method as a tool for understanding historical and logical progression.
- A critical assessment of the dangers and pitfalls associated with Hegelian logic.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide an exhaustive historical biography of Hegel.
- It avoids deep engagement with niche, short-lived scholarly debates in favor of broader conceptual clarity.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and readers frequently note that this work serves as a highly accessible entry point into notoriously difficult philosophical material. The text is recognized for its ability to synthesize complex logical structures into a readable format without sacrificing conceptual rigor.
Page Count:
156
Publication Date:
2000-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190285982
ISBN-13:
9780190285982
Philosophy
Non-Fiction
Logic
Logic Modern
German Idealism
History & Surveys
Logic & Critical Reasoning
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