This important new study offers a powerful exposition of the Ethical theory underlying Hegel\'s philosophy of society, politics, and history.
The book includes a critical discussion of Hegel\'s treatment of other moral philosophers (especially Kant, Fichte and Fries), provides an account of the cont.
Professor Wood shows how Hegel applies his theory to such topics as human rights, the justification of legal punishment, criteria of moral responsibility, and the authority of individual conscience.
This important new study offers a powerful exposition of the Ethical theory underlying Hegel\'s philosophy of society, politics, and history