This first of a two-volume work presents Books I to IV of the philosopher McTaggart's personal theory of the nature of the universe. It sets out to "determine as far as possible the characteristics which belong to all that exists or which belong to existence as a whole".

The Nature of Existence, Vol. I

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John McTaggart Ellis, McTaggart

Philosophy

Cambridge University Press

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Studies in Hegelian Cosmology

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What is the nature of dialectic according to Hegel? And what is achieved by its means? These are the main questions that John McTaggart (1866-1925) seeks to answer in this work, first published in 1896. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the Cambridge-educated philosopher and fellow of Trinity College enjoyed a prominent position within the circle of idealist philosophers, and was regarded as one of England's leading Hegel scholars. Although a proponent of the German philosopher's dialectical thinking in general, McTaggart was not uncritical of Hegel's philosophy and objected to his application of abstract thought. In this work, McTaggart not only gives the reader a thorough introduction to Hegel's understanding of the dialectic method but also exposes a number of points on which he considers Hegel's teaching to be inaccurate: one of these is Hegel's insistence that evil is merely a delusion.

Studies in the Hegelian Dialectic

Excerpt from Studies in the Hegelian DialecticThe first four chapters of this book are based on a dissertation submitted at the Fellowship Examination of Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1891. The fourth and fifth chapters, nearly in their present form, were published in Mind (New Series, Nos. 1, 2, 8, and 10). A part of the second chapter appeared in the Revue de Métaphysique et de Morale for November 1893.In quoting from the Smaller Logic and the Philosophy of Spirit, I have generally availed myself of Professor Wallace's valuable translations.I am most deeply indebted to Professor J. S. Mackenzie, of University College, Cardiff, for his kindness in reading the proof-sheets of these Studies, and in assisting me with many most helpful suggestions and corrections.The changes in the second edition are not numerous. When they are more than verbal, I have called attention to them in notes.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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The Nature of Existence, Vol. I

Studies in Hegelian Cosmology

Studies in Hegelian Cosmology

Studies in Hegelian Cosmology

Studies in Hegelian Cosmology

Studies in the Hegelian Dialectic

Studies in the Hegelian Dialectic (Classic Reprint)