Hegel's Century: Alienation and Recognition in a Time of Revolution by Jon Stewart (review).

"Hegel's Century: Alienation and Recognition in a Time of Revolution" by Jon Stewart is a valuable contribution to the study of nineteenth-century philosophy. The book explores the influence of Hegelian concepts, particularly alienation and recognition, on major philosophical themes of the era. Stewart examines the works of various thinkers, including Heine, Feuerbach, Marx, Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Bakunin, and Engels, and connects their ideas to their Hegelian origins. The book also highlights the connections between philosophical evolution and shifts in political, economic, literary, and religious history. While the book has some shortcomings, it serves as a gateway text for students and individuals interested in understanding the philosophical foundations of a century marked by upheaval and revolution. [Extracted from the article]