Hegel: An Intellectual BiographyISBN: 978-0-7456-1781-7
Hardcover
304 pages
July 2000, Polity
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Althaus presents a broad chronological narrative of Hegel's
development from his early theological studies in Tübingen and
the associated unpublished writings, profoundly critical of the
established religious orthodoxies. He traces Hegel's years of
philosophical apprenticeship with Schelling in Jena as he struggled
for an independent intellectual position, up to the crowning period
of influence and success in Berlin where Hegel appeared as the
advocate of the modern Prussian state. Althaus tells a vivid story
of Hegel's life and his intellectual and personal crises, drawing
generously on the philosopher's own words from his extensive
correspondence. His central role in the cultural and political life
of the time is illuminated by the impressions and responses of his
contemporaries, such as Schelling, Schleiermacher and Goethe.
This panoramic introduction to Hegel's life, work and times will be a valuable resource for scholars, students and anyone interested in this towering figure of philosophy.