Hegel’s Lectures on the Philosophy of History are recognised in Germany as a popular introduction to his system; their form is less rigid than the generality of metaphysical treatises, and the illustrations, which occupy a large proportion of the work, are drawn from a field of observation more familiar perhaps, than any other, to those who have not devoted much time to metaphysical studies. One great value of the work is that it presents the leading facts of history from an altogether novel point of view. And when it is considered that the writings of Hegel have exercised a marked influence on the political movements of Germany, it will be admitted that his theory of the universe, especially that part which bears directly upon politics, deserves attention even from those who are the most exclusive advocates of the “practical.”  – J. Sibree, translator.

DESIRABLE copy of this Philosophy Classic. Revised Edition. pp. xix, 457 (Some light scoring, margin annotations, name on fep.) Frontispiece and 3 plates.