This book is new translation of a classic work of a classic work of mordern social and political
thought.Elements of the Philosophy of Righ,Hegel`s last major published work,is an attempt to systematize ethical theory,natural right ,the philosophy of law,political theory,and the sociology of the modern state into the framework of different ways,influencing many plitical movements from far right to far left,and is widely perceived as central to the communtarian
tradition in modern ethical,social and political thought.
This edition includes extensive deitorial material informing the reader of the historical background of Hegel's text, and explaining his allusions to Roman law and other sources, making use of lecture materials which have only recently become available. The new translation is literal, readable and conisitent,a nd will be informative and scholarly enough to serve the needs of students and specialists alike.