Exploring Hegel’s relationship with Mysticism. Beginning with an introduction and biographical sketch of Hegel's life and a summary of his philosophical system. Next we discuss the various debates in the interpretation of Hegel's work. Following which we present his mystical influences and examine the mysticism in Hegel's own writings, as well as criticism of his 'mysticism'.

Dylan Shaul is a PhD candidate in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto. His dissertation is titled Hegel's Concept of Reconciliation: On Absolute Spirit. He has also published on Spinoza, Kant, Kierkegaard, Husserl, Adorno, Levinas, Kristeva, and Derrida. See more of his work here: https://www.dylanshaul.com

00:00 1. Introduction

03:04 2. Biographical Background

04:44 3. Summary of Hegel’s System

09:51 4. Debates in Hegel Interpretation

12:51 5. Hegel’s Mystical Influences

21:28 6. Mysticism in Hegel’s Works

34:18 7. Criticism of Hegel

42:39 8. Final Words

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