Encyclopedia of the Essay


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A hefty one-volume reference addressing various facets of the essay. Entries are of five types: 1) considerations of different types of essay, e.g. moral, travel, autobiographical; 2) discussions of major national traditions; 3) biographical profiles of writers who have produced a significant body of work in the genre; 4) descriptions of periodicals important for their publication of essays; and 5) discussions of some especially significant single essays. Each entry includes citations for further reading and cross references. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR







My Own Life


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In a final, short summary of his life and works, David Hume wrote My Own Life as he suffered from gastrointestinal issues that ultimately killed him. Despite his bleak prognosis, Hume remains lighthearted and inspirational throughout. He discusses his life growing up, his family relationships, and his desire to constantly improve his works and his reputation as an author. He confesses, "I have suffered very little pain from my disorder; and what is more strange, have... never suffered a moment's abatement of my spirits; insomuch that were I to name the period of my life which I should most choose to pass over again, I might be tempted to point to this later period." This short biography ends with a series of letters from Hume's close friend and fellow author Adam Smith to their publisher William Strahan, recounting Hume's death and giving a stirring eulogy in honor of their friend.




The Collected Works of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel


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The Collected Works of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel is a seminal collection of works by the influential German philosopher, showcasing his revolutionary ideas on philosophy, politics, and history. Hegel is known for his intricate dialectical method, in which he explores the progression of human thought through the concept of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis. This collection delves into Hegel's exploration of absolute idealism, rationalism, and the concept of the absolute Geist. His writing style is dense and profound, requiring careful study and reflection to fully grasp the depth of his insights. Through his works, Hegel contributed significantly to the development of German idealism and influenced generations of philosophers to come. The Collected Works of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel is a must-read for anyone interested in delving into the complexities of philosophical thought and understanding the intellectual landscape of the 19th century.




G.W.F. HEGEL - Ultimate Collection


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DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited Hegel collection, formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: The Life and Work of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel The Phenomenology of Mind The Science of Logic The Philosophy of Mind The Philosophy of Right The Philosophy of Law) The Philosophy of Fine Art Lectures on the Philosophy of History Lectures on the History of Philosophy Lectures on the Proofs of the Existence of God The Criticism of Hegel's Work and Hegelianism: The Basis of Morality by Arthur Schopenhauer Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche A Criticism Of The Hegelian Philosophy Of Right by Karl Marx About Hegel's Work by Jacob Loewenberg Key to Understanding Hegel by William Wallace




Early Responses to Hume’s Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary


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This work is the second in the 10-volume series "Early Responses to Hume", which is an edited and annotated collection of eighteenth-and nineteenth-century critical reactions to Scottish philosopher David Hume (1711-1776) . Both a philosopher and historian, he was infamous in his day for his skeptical views on human nature, knowledge, metaphysics, and religion.




The Philosophy Lectures


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The range of Hegel's interest was very wide and it covers such topics as the history of philosophy, the philosophy of history and the philosophy of religion. Hegel has influenced many thinkers and writers whose own positions vary widely. "All the great philosophical ideas of the 19th century—the philosophies of Marx and Nietzsche, phenomenology, German existentialism, and psychoanalysis—had their beginnings in Hegel." Content: Lectures on the Philosophy of History Lectures on the History of Philosophy Lectures on the Proofs of the Existence of God







The Ultimate Hegel Collection


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This edition includes: Introduction: The Life and Work of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel Books: The Phenomenology of Mind The Science of Logic The Philosophy of Mind The Philosophy of Right The Philosophy of Law The Philosophy of Fine Art Lectures on the Philosophy of History Lectures on the History of Philosophy Lectures on the Proofs of the Existence of God The Criticism of Hegel's Work and Hegelianism: The Basis of Morality by Arthur Schopenhauer Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche Key to Understanding Hegel by William Wallace