Hegel on war: From the Holy Roman Empire to the modern state and colonialism
Philosophy & Social Criticism: An International, Interdisciplinary Journal
Published online on April 02, 2025
Abstract
Philosophy & Social Criticism, Volume 52, Issue 6, Page 847-866, July 2026.
This paper critically examines Hegel’s thoughts on war and international relations by situating them within the historical context of his time. Focussing on his understanding of post-Westphalian German history, I argue that his theory of the sovereign ...
This paper critically examines Hegel’s thoughts on war and international relations by situating them within the historical context of his time. Focussing on his understanding of post-Westphalian German history, I argue that his theory of the sovereign ...