Seminar 2: German Idealism and its Aftermath

German Idealism and its Aftermath: Philosophical and Poetic Reactions with Michael Pelias

Given the multiple Left, Liberal and Neo-conservative interpretations of German idealism in terms of the end(s) of history and or its new beginning, we will interpret the world historical spirit (1) in the light of the enlightenment (2) through a close reading of Hegel’s Phenomenology engage the contemporary world and its multiple variations. By thinking through the aftermath of the closure of Western philosophical thought and its meaning for the neo-liberal epoch, we will encounter some of the poetic responses to this closure and the attempts made philosophically to reorient thought. Authors read will include Kant, Hegel, Mallarme, and Rimbaud among others.

Reading: Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit. §1-23

[TheCyborgk]

Thanks so much for this material, I've wanted to study Hegel for many years but didn't know where to start. I've now committed to reading Phenomenology of Spirit while going through these lectures. It's a great opportunity since I'm a low income college dropout.