The philosopher Hans Blumenberg (1920-1996) has, in the quarter-century since his death, become a modern classic in his native Germany, making him one of the most important philosophers of the post-war period. This collection offers an invaluable guide, containing both his most …
The history and narrative reader
Although Hegel's philosophy of history is recognized as a great intellectual achievement, it is also widely regarded as a complete failure. Taking his cue from the third century Greek historian Polybius, who argued that the rapid domination of the Mediterranean world by Rome had…
Hegel and history
Two centuries after declaring 'the end of history', Hegel remains a rich source of insights into our historical nature. The essays collected here interpret and develop these insights, while also challenging Hegel's philosophical approach to comprehend present and future phenomen…
