Hegel's Political Philosophy

Hegel's political thought is reinterpreted through his justification of legal punishment, revealing him as a critic of social practices rather than a passive legitimizer of the status quo. Mark Tunick utilizes recently published lectures to explore Hegel's concept of punishment as a criminal's right, emphasizing its role in granting freedom. This examination contrasts Hegel's "immanent" criticism with radical critiques like Marx's. Tunick's work appeals to both Hegel scholars and those interested in criminal law and the philosophical foundations of legal institutions.