Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
5 Jan 2016
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Rival forms of states: cities (e. g. city-states), traditional kingdoms, empires. We may or may not always have states. If another model prevails, then our model of the state can disappear. Gradual fulfillment or realization of of human consciousness or ideals over time. Family model: particular altruism" that is confined to family. Civil society: universal egoism" that is on the context of society. State: universal altruism", which is the most inclusive, as it represents both universal and altruistic notions. State as end of history: the state provides the most freedom for individuals through creating and enforcing sets of rules that guide us in the best possible direction. Woodrow wilson was a state idealist who drew on hegelian idealism of the state, whereby he integrated more liberal themes while keeping the admiration of the state. The state came about because we realized that such a social organization functions effectively in terms of providing and maintaining order and stability.
