Hegel’s Understanding of Property – Par 488 Enc.

Hegel’s Understanding of Property in General

Hegel’s understanding of property is primarily articulated in his major work, “Elements of the Philosophy of Right” (“Grundlinien der Philosophie des Rechts”), where he explores the ethical and legal dimensions of human society. In Hegel’s philosophy, property is not merely a matter of possession or ownership; rather, it occupies a central position in his conceptualization of freedom, self-consciousness, and the development of ethical life.