John Dewey's Philosophy of Spirit

The question of how far Deweys thought is indebted to Hegel has long been a conundrum for philosophers. This book shows that, far from repudiating Hegel, Deweys entire pragmatic philosophy is premised on a philosophy of spirit inspired by Hegels project. Two essays by Shook and Good defending this radical viewpoint are joined by the definitive text of Deweys 1897 Lecture at the University of Chicago on Hegels Philosophy of Spirit. Previously cited by scholars only from the archival manuscript, this edited Lecture is now available to fully expose the basic concern shared by Hegel and Dewey for the full and free development of the individual in the social context. Deweys and Hegels philosophies are at the center of modern philosophys hopes for advancing human freedom.