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- • **Concise Yet Comprehensive:** Distills Hegel’s dense philosophy into a rewarding, readable introduction without oversimplifying.
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## Overview

Hegel: A Very Short Introduction by Peter Singer is a highly accessible paperback published by Oxford University Press. It expertly breaks down Hegel’s complex philosophy into clear, engaging concepts, making it ideal for students and professionals in humanities and philosophy. With a strong 4.5-star rating from 470 reviews, this book is a top choice for anyone looking to grasp the profound influence of Hegel on Western thought.

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Review: A truly excellent book - This is an EXCELLENT book. A very, very, rewarding read. The author has distilled out important concepts from Hegel's often opaque writing, and written an introduction that is extremely clear and readable, but without dumbing down the concepts - a very difficult balance to strike. I didn't know much about Hegel, which is why I bought the book, so I can tell you that this book is a great introduction to his philosophy, and is suitably academic but also approachable. I'm super-happy with this book. I know a few of the Very Short Introductions can be problematic, but this is one of the good ones. There are some truly life-changing concepts in this book, especially in chapter 4 "The Odyssey of Mind", so fasten your safety belt! ;) I really can't recommend this book enough. I'm just a random reader - no affiliation or anything, but credit where credit's due. I am also not a philosophy major - never studied it officially. 10 out of 10 for this one, Oxford.
Review: Lucidly written introduction to a complex philosopher - Singer's contribution to this series is a deft piece of exposition, especially given the complexity of the subject matter. Hegel is often said to be the most obscure philosopher in the Western canon, but this guide elucidates his main ideas and is not even too difficult for the philosophical tyro, and as such is an exceptionally accessible read. Some of the other guides in this series take less complex subjects but do not give a clear outline of the main points - the VSI to Existentialism being the one that springs to mind. Here we have a logical presentation of Hegel's oeuvre, starting with a bit of background history, with biographical details and relationship to other philosophers, notably the reaction of Hegel and Schiller to Kant. Then we are introduced to the conception of history as the narrative towards human freedom, in the Philosophy of History, before moving to the more complex domain of the Phenomenology of Spirit, the concept of Geist and finally a brief outline of the Science of Logic, which is as fine a summation of the dialectical process as I have read. The Logic is not featured in great detail because it is, to Singer, too complex a work to be appreciated in a short volume, and the author recommends familiarising oneself with the earlier Hegel before anything as abstract as the Logic can be understood. I would recommend this as essential to students of the humanities in general - let alone philosophy - given Hegel's influence on Marx, and those interested in the western philosophical tradition. Hegel is up there with Kant and Descartes in his influence, and should be regarded as an indispensable contributor to European thought.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 168,592 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1,807 in Philosophy (Books) 22,481 in Social Sciences (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (472) |
| Dimensions  | 17.93 x 11.58 x 0.94 cm |
| Edition  | Revised ed. |
| ISBN-10  | 019280197X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0192801975 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 152 pages |
| Publication date  | 23 Aug. 2001 |
| Publisher  | OUP Oxford |
| Reading age  | 10 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A truly excellent book
*by D***S on 29 October 2017*

This is an EXCELLENT book. A very, very, rewarding read. The author has distilled out important concepts from Hegel's often opaque writing, and written an introduction that is extremely clear and readable, but without dumbing down the concepts - a very difficult balance to strike. I didn't know much about Hegel, which is why I bought the book, so I can tell you that this book is a great introduction to his philosophy, and is suitably academic but also approachable. I'm super-happy with this book. I know a few of the Very Short Introductions can be problematic, but this is one of the good ones. There are some truly life-changing concepts in this book, especially in chapter 4 "The Odyssey of Mind", so fasten your safety belt! ;) I really can't recommend this book enough. I'm just a random reader - no affiliation or anything, but credit where credit's due. I am also not a philosophy major - never studied it officially. 10 out of 10 for this one, Oxford.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lucidly written introduction to a complex philosopher
*by T***T on 15 January 2012*

Singer's contribution to this series is a deft piece of exposition, especially given the complexity of the subject matter. Hegel is often said to be the most obscure philosopher in the Western canon, but this guide elucidates his main ideas and is not even too difficult for the philosophical tyro, and as such is an exceptionally accessible read. Some of the other guides in this series take less complex subjects but do not give a clear outline of the main points - the VSI to Existentialism being the one that springs to mind. Here we have a logical presentation of Hegel's oeuvre, starting with a bit of background history, with biographical details and relationship to other philosophers, notably the reaction of Hegel and Schiller to Kant. Then we are introduced to the conception of history as the narrative towards human freedom, in the Philosophy of History, before moving to the more complex domain of the Phenomenology of Spirit, the concept of Geist and finally a brief outline of the Science of Logic, which is as fine a summation of the dialectical process as I have read. The Logic is not featured in great detail because it is, to Singer, too complex a work to be appreciated in a short volume, and the author recommends familiarising oneself with the earlier Hegel before anything as abstract as the Logic can be understood. I would recommend this as essential to students of the humanities in general - let alone philosophy - given Hegel's influence on Marx, and those interested in the western philosophical tradition. Hegel is up there with Kant and Descartes in his influence, and should be regarded as an indispensable contributor to European thought.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Singer's introduction to Hegel
*by L***M on 20 January 2013*

The 'very short introduction' series is an authoritative and lively series, introducing readers to important concepts. This is exemplified in Singer's very short introduction, which captures everything that the introduction ought to be. The philosophy of G W F Hegel is notoriously tricky and any introduction to it is naturally going to face many problems; yet to read Singer's introduction you would not think so. There is a great deal of clarity in this introduction, more so than in the works it addresses, and it is invaluable to those who have neither the attention span or motivation to read Hegel's own dense works. The sections are well organised, summarising Hegel's points effectively and laying out a complete plan of his work. Furthermore, the less-than-formal presentation is refreshing and provides an entertaining read. Some have criticised Singer's failure to include important aspects of Hegelian philosophy, including his Encyclopedia of logic, as well as his aesthetics. However, this is to miss the point of the very short introduction; this would hinder the readability of this wonderful 200-page introduction, not benefit it. Overall, I would recommend this work to those who wish to gain an insight into Hegel as either a starting point for his philosophy or for those who wish for only a more basic knowledge.

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