Hegel's major work in political philosophy, presenting his theory of objective spirit — covering abstract right, morality, and ethical life (family, civil society, state). It grounds freedom in concrete social institutions rather than abstract individualism.
Argues that genuine freedom is realized through rational institutions; introduces the concept of Sittlichkeit (ethical life) as the synthesis of individual morality and social structure; articulates the state as the highest expression of ethical community.
No conceptual lineage found.
No conceptual posterity found.
Discussing
Ask anything about Elements of the Philosophy of Right — their ideas, influences, contradictions, legacy.
Sign in to start a conversation.