Why this book?
- To become acquainted with a different reading of Hegel's social philosophy based on the Science of Logic.
- To understand the connection between Hegelian dialectics and the critique of capitalism.
- To examine the concepts of power, domination, and the illusion of freedom and equality in modern society.
- To recognize Hegel's influence on Marxist traditions and critical theory.
About the book
"Hegel and the Ontology of Power: The Structure of Social Domination in Capitalism," written by Arash Abazari, is a study in Hegel's social and political philosophy that attempts to present a different picture of Hegel's thought. Contrary to many common interpretations that focus on the "Philosophy of Right," this book pays attention to Hegel's "Science of Logic," particularly the section on the "logic of essence," and uses it to reconstruct a theory of social power and domination.
In this book, Abazari argues that in Hegel's logic, social and political relations can be analyzed through concepts such as essence and appearance, necessity, and social emergence. From this perspective, many apparent forms of freedom and equality in capitalist society may conceal unequal power relations.
By employing Marxist and Adornian readings of Hegel, this work establishes a link between classical German philosophy and contemporary critical theory. The book is suitable for students and enthusiasts of Hegelian philosophy, Marxism, critical theory, and contemporary political philosophy, and provides new conceptual tools for understanding the structures of power in modern societies.
From the table of contents
- 1The Logic of Essence in Hegel's Science of Logic
- 2Analysis of Power Relations and Domination
- 3The Illusion of Freedom and Equality in Capitalism
- 4A Marxist and Adornian Reading of Hegel
- 5Hegel and Social Critical Theory