Marina F. Bykova (ed.), Hegel’s Philosophy of Nature: A Critical Guide – Cambridge university Press, December 2024

Hegel’s Philosophy of Nature constitutes the second part of his mature philosophical system presented in the Encyclopaedia of the Philosophical Sciences, and covers an exceptionally broad spectrum of themes and issues, as Hegel considers the content and structure of how humanity approaches nature and how nature is understood by humanity. The essays in this volume bring together various perspectives on Hegel’s Philosophy of Nature, emphasizing its functional role within the Encyclopaedia and its importance for understanding the complexity of Hegel’s philosophical project. Together they illuminate the core ideas which form Hegel’s philosophical framework in the realm of nature.

• Offers a systematic reading of the Philosophy of Nature, emphasizing its functional role within Encyclopaedia and its importance for understanding the complexity of Hegel’s philosophical project
• Brings together fourteen contributors who represent various traditions and a diverse array of interpretive positions
• Addresses both traditional themes and new, rarely explored topics within Hegel scholarship