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Hegel’s Philosophy of Right
by G. W. F. Hegel
1820
First Published: by G Bell, London, 1896. Translated: by S W Dyde, 1896. Preface and Introduction with certain changes in terminology: from “Philosophy of Right”, by G W F Hegel 1820, Translated. Prometheus Books; Remainder: from “Hegel’s Philosophy of Right”, 1820, translated, Oxford University Press; First Published: by Clarendon Press 1952, Translated: with Notes by T M Knox 1942.

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Table of Contents: [PDF HERE]

• Preface
• Introduction
o Division of the Work
• First Part: Abstract Right
o i Property
 A. Taking Possession
 B. Use of the Thing
 C. Alienation of Property
 Transition from Property to Contract
o ii Contract
 A. Gift
 B. Exchange
 C. Completion of a contract (cautio) through giving a pledge
o iii Wrong
 A. Non-malicious Wrong
 B. Fraud
 C. Coercion and Crime
 Transition from Right to Morality
• Second Part: Morality
o i Purpose & Responsibility
o ii Intention & Welfare
o iii Good & Conscience
o Transition from Morality to Ethical Life
• Third Part: Ethical Life
o i The Family
o ii Civil Society
o iii. The State
• Note: Hic Rhodus, hic saltus!