Translated by Edris Ranji, 'Hegel and the Foundations of Literary Theory' has been issued by Qoqnoos Publishing in a 520-page volume now available in bookstores nationwide.

First published in 2019, Habib’s work examines the intellectual roots of modern literary theory, asking whether diverse approaches such as deconstruction, Marxism, new historicism, feminism, post-colonialism, and cultural or digital studies share common ground.

The book explores their ideological orientations and considers their relevance to the pressing ethical and intellectual debates of today.

Habib traces these currents back to the often-overlooked influence of German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770–1831), whose dialectical method and philosophy of history continue to shape theoretical frameworks in the humanities.

By unpacking Hegel’s complex ideas, the author shows how they permeated intellectual life over the last two centuries and remain central to the study of literature and culture.

Hegel, regarded as one of the central figures of German idealism, developed a systematic philosophy that sought to overcome dualisms in modern thought through what he termed “absolute idealism.”

His dialectical approach emphasized the progression of ideas through contradiction and resolution, a method later adapted by thinkers from Karl Marx to modern critical theorists. His best-known works, including 'Phenomenology of Spirit' (1807) and 'Science of Logic' (1812–1816), remain touchstones in philosophy.

Habib’s study aims to illuminate how Hegel’s thought continues to inform literary studies, making the book a significant resource for students and scholars of literature, philosophy, and intellectual history.