A major contribution to the study of Hegel’s political and social thought by one the 20th century’s most important German Jewish thinkers, this monumental work gives insight on the intellectual currents that shaped the German state in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Includes a Foreword by Myriam Bienenstock and an Afterword by Axel Honneth.

Critics’ Reviews:

‘This remarkable book by one of the twentieth century’s leading philosophers and religious thinkers, available for the first time in English translation, is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how the relationship between political and religious thought has shaped our world. For those who are interested in Hegel’s political philosophy, Rosenzweig’s book is an illuminating account of the development and political context of a way of thinking that remains relevant today. For those who are interested in Rosenzweig’s own religiously inflected thought, this volume shows both the great promise and the crushing disappointment of the German political project that is the prelude to his masterwork, The Star of Redemption.’ – Paul Franks, Yale University, USA

‘The best book on Hegel’s political philosophy is Franz Rosenzweig’s Hegel und der Staat, which first appeared in 1920. It is the most thorough in its research, the most extensive in its coverage, and the most rigorous in exposition and argument. Despite these merits, the book has not been translated into English—until now. It appears here in a reliable and accurate translation by Josiah and Jules Simon. This is a major event in Hegel scholarship, and a major contribution to the study of Hegel in the English-speaking world.’ – Frederick Beiser, Syracuse University, USA