Identity and Difference

Philip T. Grier is Thomas Bowman Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Dickinson College. He is the editor of Dialectic and Contemporary Science: Essays in Honor of Errol E. Harris and author of Marxist Ethical Theory in the Soviet Union.

"Identity in and through difference is the pervading principle of Hegel's philosophical system. The essays in this book will do much both to explain and clarify Hegel's argument and to counteract unfounded criticisms that have been made even by some otherwise competent Hegelian scholars. The chapters cover the entire scope of Hegel's writing: Logic, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Right, and World History, giving a comprehensive view of the way in which Hegel treats the interrelation of identity and difference in these various fields." — Errol E. Harris, author of Apocalypse and Paradigm: Science and Everyday Thinking"This challenging and exciting book covers a unified conceptual theme applied both abstractly and concretely in important areas." — David Kolb, editor of New Perspectives on Hegel's Philosophy of Religion"The majority of the contributors to this book are prominent Hegel scholars known for their previous rigorous work, joined by some newer names, all demonstrating mastery of the topic. This collection will be essential reading for those seeking clarification about some of the most challenging issues and problems in Hegelian thought, for scholars who wish to keep abreast of cutting edge work in Hegelian studies, and for any philosopher grappling with the issues of identity and difference." — David Duquette, editor of Hegel's History of Philosophy: New Interpretations

• AcknowledgmentsIntroductionPhilip T. Grier Part 1. Identity and Difference in the Science of Logic 1. Identity, Difference, and the Logic of OthernessWilliam Maker2. Double Transition, Dialectic, and RecognitionRobert R. Williams3. Identity as a Process of Self-Determination in Hegel’s LogicChristopher Yeomans4. Identity and Difference, Thought and BeingMartin J. De Nys Part 2. Identity and Difference in the Philosophy of Mind 5. Identity, Difference, and the Unity of Mind: Reflections on Hegel’s Determination of Psyche, Consciousness, and IntelligenceRichard Dien Winfield Part 3. Identities and Differences: Peoples, Genders, and Nations 6. Changing Identities: Dialectical Separations and Resisting BarriersAngelica Nuzzo7. Hegel’s Conception of an International "We"Andrew Buchwalter8. The Power of Particularities: Gender and Nation in the Phenomenology of Spirit and the Philosophy of RightPatricia Anne Simpson9. The Return of Africa: Hegel and the Question of the Racial Identity of the EgyptiansRobert Bernasconi Part 4. Identity and Difference in the Philosophy of Right 10. Identity and Difference in Hegel’s Model of Ethical NormativityErin E. Flynn11. Political Identity and the Dynamics of Accountability in Hegel’s Philosophy of Right: Patriotism and Trust in the Modern StateJason J. Howard12. Substantial Freedom as Identity of Rights and DutiesMaria G. Kowalski List of ContributorsIndex