Hegel, Heidegger, and the Ground of History

In this wide-ranging and thoughtful study, Michael Allen Gillespie explores the philosophical foundation, or ground, of the concept of history. Analyzing the historical conflict between human nature and freedom, he centers his discussion on Hegel and Heidegger but also draws on the pertinent thought of other philosophers whose contributions to the debate is crucial-particularly Rousseau, Kant, and Nietzsche.

Author: Michael Allen Gillespie
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 11/05/2015
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.99h x 5.88w x 0.54d
ISBN: 9780226293776

About the Author
Michael Allen Gillespie is professor of political science and philosophy at Duke University.