Abstract

Before getting to the matters at hand I would like to repeat once again how much I agree in general with Rosenthal‟s account of the bizarre ontology of money, the ultimate form of value.1 My own view remains that this agreement is far more important, theoretically and politically, than any disagreements we may have over the interpretation of Hegel.2 I would also like to note that if I were to respond to each of Rosenthal‟s complaints in adequate detail, the present piece would be longer than his response, which was quite long itself in comparison to my original review essay. Far better to stick to what I take to be the central issues, beginning with Hegel‟s attitude towards the material world.