Hegel and Greek Tragedy

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<span><span><span>This study is concerned with the different interpretations of Greek tragedy proposed by G.W.F. Hegel. While Hegels philosophical interest in tragedy as an art form is well known, the motivation for his preoccupation with this art form needs to be further explored. Indeed, why would Hegel, a pivotal figure of German idealism, be inclined to concern himself with a form of poetry that reached its peak in the 5</span><sup><span>th</span></sup><span> century B.C.? Precisely this question forms the core of this book. It articulates what the primary stakes are and thereby develop and defend the thesis that Hegels examination of Greece and tragedy is one that has a direct bearing on the fate of politics in the modern world.</span></span></span>

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<span><span><span>Martin Thibodeau teaches in the department of philosophy at St. Paul University (Ottawa, Canada). He specializes in 19</span>^{<span>th</span>}<span> and 20</span>^{<span>th</span>}<span> century German Philosophy form Kant to Adorno. His publications include</span><span>La Théorie Esthétique dAdorno: Une Introduction</span><span> (Presses Universitaires de Rennes, France, 2008).</span></span></span>

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