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Record Nr.

UNINA9910812948703321

Autore

Stone Alison <1972->

Titolo

Petrified intelligence : nature in Hegel's philosophy / / Alison Stone

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Albany, : State University of New York Press, c2005

ISBN

0-7914-8404-1

1-4237-4741-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (249 p.)

Collana

SUNY series in Hegelian studies

Disciplina

113/.092

Soggetti

Philosophy of nature

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-215) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Matter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Abbreviations -- A Priori Knowledge in Hegel’s Philosophy of Nature -- The Development of Nature: Overcoming the Division Between Matter and Thought -- The Rationality of Nature -- Two Defenses of Hegel’s Metaphysics of Nature -- Sensibility and the Elements -- Ethical Implications of Hegel’s Theory of Nature -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Works Cited -- Index

Sommario/riassunto

Petrified Intelligence offers the first comprehensive treatment of Hegel's Philosophy of Nature, exploring its central place within his system, including its relation to his Logic, Philosophy of Mind, and moral and political thought. It highlights the contemporary relevance of Hegel's approach to nature, particularly with respect to environmental issues. Challenging the standard view that Hegel devalues nature relative to mind and culture, Alison Stone reveals the deep concern to re-enchant the natural world that pervades his entire philosophical project. Written in clear and nontechnical language, the book also provides a critical introduction to Hegel's metaphysics.