This book shows that, far from incorporating everything into an all-consuming necessity, Hegel's philosophy requires the novelty of unexpected contingencies to maintain its systematic pretensions. John Burbidge explores how Hegel applied this approach to chemistry, biology, psychology and history, and proposes implications on contemporary science.
Hegel's contributions to logic are frequently overshadowed by his metaphysical ideas, as reflected in his two texts titled The Science of Logic. These works are noted for their complex and dense language, which can make them challenging to interpret. Despite this, they offer a unique perspective on the development of logical thought, positioning Hegel as a significant, albeit often overlooked, figure in the history of logic.
The thought of G.W.F. Hegel while he is one of the most influential philosophers of all time is difficult to interpret or encapsulate, in part due to his use of language and in part due to the large number of Hegelian successors who have expanded upon his work. For this reason, the Historical Dictionary of Hegelian Philosophy is an extraordinarily useful tool to understand the work and environment of Hegel himself, along with the range of his followers' thought.