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J. Chotaš and H. Gutschmidt: Selected Topics from Hegel’s Elements of the Philosophy of Right
Hegel’s Elements of the Philosophy of Right (1820) is one of the most important texts of Modern philosophy of law and politics. It influences important schools of political and legal thought until this day (e.g. communitarianism). In our seminar, we will deal with the most important topics discussed in Hegel’s philosophy of right, such as his theory of the state, theory of civil society, and his treatment of ethical life. In exploring these subjects, we will try to link Hegel scholarship with the perspective of modern political philosophy. The seminar will be held in German. It is intended for students from all years of study as well as for academics and interested members of the public.
Contacts: J. Chotaš jchotas@flu.cas.cz H. Gutschmidt gutschmidt@flu.cas.cz
Requirement for receiving a credit for the course:
Each week, we will read and discuss a particular passage. To receive a credit, students will be required to submit an essay (at least 10 pages long) on a subject previously discussed with us.
Course reading list
Hegel, G. W. F., Grundlinien der Philosophie des Rechts: mit Hegels eigenhändigen Randbemerkungen in seinem Handexemplar der Rechtsphilosophie. Hamburg: Meiner, 1995 (Philosophische Bibliothek; Vol. 483).
Hegel, G. W. F., Grundlinien der Philosophie des Rechts, oder, Naturrecht und Staatswissenschaft im Grundrisse. Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp, 1986 (Suhrkamp Taschenbuch Wissenschaft).
Hegel, G. W. F., Elements of the Philosophy of Right, ed. A. Wood, Cambridge: Cambridge UP 2014 (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought).
Hegel, G. W. F., Grundlinien der Philosophie des Rechts. Berlin: De Gruyter, 1997, 2017 (Klassiker Auslegen, Vol. 9).
Further reading recommendations will be made during the seminar.