The Dialectic of Conscience

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The Dialectic of Conscience in Hegel's Philosophy of Right: Preserving Subjective Freedom within Ethical Life

This thesis explores the role of conscience in Hegel's Philosophy of Right, arguing that Hegel integrates conscience into the state, ensuring the preservation of subjective freedom within ethical life. It examines the transition from moral conscience, which is free but contingent, to true ethical conscience, which retains freedom while aligning with rational principles. By clarifying this dialectical process, the thesis challenges claims of authoritarianism in Hegel's state and highlights the role of conscience in reforming, rather than radically criticizing, the existing order.