This work presents Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel’s Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences in Outline, a foundational text in German Idealism. It outlines Hegel’s systematic approach to philosophy, covering three major areas: Logic, the Philosophy of Nature, and the Philosophy of Spirit.
The book begins with a detailed introduction and several prefaces, including those to the first, second, and third editions. It then delves into the Science of Logic, exploring the nature of thought, being, and essence, along with the development of concepts such as quality, quantity, and measure.
The second part covers the Philosophy of Nature, addressing key topics in mechanics, physics, and organic life. Hegel examines the laws governing space, time, matter, and motion, before transitioning to more complex processes such as chemistry, electricity, and the life sciences.
The third part of the work turns to the Philosophy of Spirit, starting with the subjective spirit, including anthropology, the nature of the soul, and the phenomenology of consciousness. It then explores the objective spirit, touching on law, morality, and ethical life in civil society and the state. The work concludes with Hegel’s conception of the absolute spirit, encompassing art, revealed religion, and philosophy.
An appendix provides additional materials, including signs, abbreviations, and an index of persons, making this edition a comprehensive resource for understanding Hegel’s philosophy.
This English translation of Hegel’s Encyclopedia is essential for scholars and students of philosophy, offering a detailed exploration of one of the most influential systems of thought in Western philosophy.
Simon Gros 
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