Many people regard hegel s work as obscure and extremely difficult, yet his importance and influence are universally acknowledged. Psychology a very short introduction, gillian butler, freda macmanus, 1998, psychology, 8 pages. Knp 9780521873574pre cufx277krasnoff 978 0 521 87357 4 march 11, 2008 11. A very short introduction by peter singer at indigo.
A very short introduction very short introductions peter singer in pdf or epub format and read it directly on your mobile phone, computer or any device. Short, clear discussions on the mechanical workings of the brain are offered and the details of brain science are covered in an. A very short introduction by peter singer 20011206. Hegels impact on karl marx is already wellknown and oft en critically discussed. Pdf on jan 1, 2019, michael stewart foley and others published. Offers a broad discussion of hegels ideas and an account of his major works, tackling some of the more challenging. The philosophy of g w f hegel is notoriously tricky and any introduction to it is naturally going to face many problems.
Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, very short introductions offer an introduction to some of lifes most interesting topics. Offers a broad discussion of hegel s ideas and an account of his major works, tackling some of the more challenging. This very short introduction looks at the importance accorded to the bible by different communities and cultures and attempts to explain why it has generated such a rich variety. In addition to surveying the nature and development of judaism, this very short introduction. A very short introduction very short introductions new ed by singer, peter isbn. Th rough the texts that follow, the reader will become equally aware of the enormous infl uence that hegel had on all subsequent european refl ection, from edmund husserl, martin heidegger, alexandre kojeve, jeanpaul sartre. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. This is exemplified in singers very short introduction, which captures everything that the introduction ought to be.
This is exemplified in singer s very short introduction, which captures everything that the introduction ought to be. A very short introduction very short introductions new ed by peter singer isbn. This book describes what schizophrenia is really like, how the illness progresses and the treatments that. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. I wish hed write more of these books, thyre a great way to get to know the basics on these thinkers without spending too much time on it. In this program, worldrenowned author and professor bryan magee and contemporary philosopher peter singer discuss rational hegelian philosophy, and. Jul 06, 2017 but he has also written on german philosophy. Hegel is regarded as one of the most influential figures on modern political and intellectual development. A very short introduction very short introductions book 28 kindle edition by singer, peter.
It is only a very short introduction to hegel, but it is very good. The fourth and fifth chunks cover hegel s influence and marx. Very short introductions are for anyone wanting a stimulating and accessible way in to a new subject. In 1983, he published hegel, a brief introduction to the highly influential 19th century philosopher. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading hegel. Professor singer eliminates any excuse for remaining ignorant of the outlines of hegels philosophy by providing a broad discussion of his ideas and an account of his major works. I chose the communist manifesto, rather than, say, capital because it shows in a much easiertoread, shorter work something that is central to marxs vision. Pdf conscience a very short introduction, by paul strohm. This is only the second book ive read in the very short introduction series. Nicholas cooks introduction to music requires quite an engaged and informed mind.
Many people regard hegels work as obscure and extremely difficult, yet his importance and influence are universally acknowledged. Hegel was born in stuttgart on august 27, 1770, the son of a revenue brought up in an atmosphere of protestant pietism and became thoroughly acquainted with studying at the stuttgart gymnasium preparatory school. Explores the background to kants work, showing why icritique of pure reason has proved so enduring. A very short introduction very short introductions book 49. The fourth and fifth chunks cover hegels influence and marx. A splendid introduction to hegel s philosophy this one is a four star publication. Apr 23, 1998 part of a wide ranging series of very short introductions, this essay on music is surprising in its depth and complexity. A very short introduction provides a nontechnical introduction to the main issues and findings in current brain research and gives a sense of how neuroscience addresses questions about the relationship between the brain and the mind. A vivid and accessible introduction to one of europes most influential and difficult philosophers. After painting hegels life and times in broad strokes. A very short introduction free pdf, doc, epub, rtf. That leads very neatly into your second book choice, the communist manifesto 1848 by karl marx and friedrich engels, which is all about transforming society by revolution.
Aug 23, 2001 professor singer eliminates any excuse for remaining ignorant of the outlines of hegel s philosophy by providing a broad discussion of his ideas and an account of his major works. John arnolds very short introduction is a stimulating essay about how we study and understand history. It is sometimes said that the bible is one of the most unread books in the world, yet has been a major force in the development of western culture and continues to exert an enormous influence over many peoples lives. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. They are written by experts, and have been published in more than 25 languages worldwide. Paints the life and times of hegel in broad strokes, who is regarded as one of the most influential figures on modern political and intellectual development. A very short introduction peter singer very short introductions. Oct 08, 2003 a very short introduction series by oup is a series of books that cover a wide range of topics. A very short introduction outlines hegels philosophy and provides a broad discussion of his ideas and major.
A very short introduction very short introductions book 28. Philosophy hegel a very short introduction peter singer. A quick look at the wikipedia entry left me lost more than before and unable to capture the essence of his philosophy, and with full awareness that i would probably leave the book halfread, i picked up this very short introduction by peter singer. Hegel is now part of oxford university presss colorful series of very short introductions. The book begins by inviting us to think about various questions provoked. The philosophy of history, the philosophy of right, and the phenomenology of spirit. My other candidates are goethes faust 180 81832, with an exten sive preliminary publication of sc enes from the first part.
The first was michael inwoods book on heidegger, which tackled the mammoth task of summarizing being and time, and did so admirably. Hegel the philosopher, not the book wrote a lot and is notoriously hard to understand. I was a bit surprised that they dont cover conscious and selfconsciousness where we spent our time in our episodes or spend too much time on reason. A very short introduction very short introductions book 49 peter singer. A very short introduction and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. Provides accessible coverage of immanuel kant, arguably the most influential and most difficult modern philosopher. Many products that you buy can be obtained using instruction manuals. A splendid introduction to hegels philosophy this one is a four star publication. Part of a wide ranging series of very short introductions, this essay on music is surprising in its depth and complexity. A very short introduction by peter singer, 9780192801975, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The very short introductions series from oxford university press. Professor singer eliminates any excuse for remaining ignorant of the outlines of hegel s philosophy by providing a broad discussion of his ideas and an account of his major works. Conscience a very short introduction, by paul strohm article pdf available in human reproduction and genetic ethics 171. The very short introductions series from oxford university press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. Norman solomons succinct audiobook is an ideal introduction to judaism as a religion and way of life. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on. A very short introduction very short introductions book 34. A very short introduction very short introductions by singer, peter 23 august 2001. Draws on recent findings in psychology and neuroscience and discusses their relevance to arguments for utilitarianism. Georg hegel 1770 1831 hegel, georg wilhelm friedrich 17701831, german idealist philosopher, who became of the 19th century. In this very short introduction, christopher butler provides a coherent account of modernism across various. In addition to surveying the nature and development of judaism, this very short introduction outlines the basics of practical judaism its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects. This very short introduction is a great read, and so is the one he wrote on marx. Peter singer hegel a very short introduction pdf download.
The very short introductions series from oxford university. The series began in 1995, and now represents a wide variety of topics in history, philosophy, religion, science, and the humanities. Very short introductions available from oxford paperbacks. Offering a broad discussion of hegels ideas and an account of his major works, singer explains what have often been considered abstruse and obscure ideas in a clear and inviting manner. Immanuel kant is arguably the most influential modern philosopher, but is also one of the most difficult. While it doesnt really conform to the packaging, the essay itself is interesting and difficult. Offering a broad discussion of hegel s ideas and an account of his major works, singer explains what have often been considered abstruse and obscure ideas in a clear and inviting manner. Apr 12, 2011 singer defends hegel s writing style here as well. Nov 07, 2015 in this program, worldrenowned author and professor bryan magee and contemporary philosopher peter singer discuss rational hegelian philosophy, and the historicism and organicism at its root.
After painting hegels life and times in broad strokes, peter singer goes on to tackle some of the more challenging aspects of hegels philosophy. Nov 11, 2015 immanuel kant is arguably the most influential modern philosopher, but is also one of the most difficult. Furthermore, it spends a good amount of time focusing on his philosophy, and not on what others say about him. Offers a comprehensive account of the most important secular ethical theory today. Hegel is not a favorite, but to understand karl it may be necessary to understand georg. In various articles and books, there was continuing reference to hegel s works and hegelian thought.
A very short introduction introduces terms like debits, pretax income and goodwill. Dec 06, 2001 this is exemplified in singer s very short introduction, which captures everything that the introduction ought to be. A very short introduction roger scruton very short introductions. The second par logicst of bot thh e greater logic of 18121816 as well as the smaller encyclopedia logic of 1817 is entitled essence and deals with reflection or what we would call binary oppositionsin other words, very specifically. Pdf the routledge handbook to the history and society of the. As the name suggests, each book aims to give say hi to the most complex thing in the universe.
Draws on recent findings in psychology and neuroscience and discusses their relevance to. Christopher nobes covers all of the basic concepts of accounting and. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It does spend a goodly amount of time focusing on his biography.
Youve been actively communicating philosophical ideas to a wider public for many years, through books such as practical ethics, and more recently the life you can save, the most good you can do, and ethics in the real world, but also through introductions to the work of past philosophersim thinking particularly of the three very short introductions in the oxford university press. A very short introduction very short introductions by singer, peter 23 august 2001 on. Philosophy hegel a very short introduction peter singer 1983 kilroy. My father was a far left winger who was crushed by the failure of communism and the unending life of the church. A very short introduction, john arnold, feb 24, 2000, history, 160 pages. Modernism ushered in some of the most exciting innovations in art and literature, from fauvism, cubism, and dada, to the novels of james joyce and franz kafka, to such provocative works as. A very short introduction peter singer oxford university. After painting hegel s life and times in broad strokes, peter singer goes on to tackle some of the more challenging aspects of hegel s philosophy.
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