Hegel’s View of Capital and Its Influence on Marx

In Hegel’s works, "labor" is the core in the establishment of individual subjectivity, and also the leverage by which to maintain the interest relationship between people, which is essentially consistent with classical economics. That Hegel pays more attention to "civil society" and makes less reference to "capital" does not mean that he does not acquaint himself with classical economics. Hegel’s view of capital is inseparable from the view of labor, which is a philosophy of labor value. He believes that capital is the link of absolute spirit, which forms a collusive relationship with classical economics’ defense of capitalism. Marx’s criticism of Hegel’s view of capital reveals the historical, philosophical and social characteristics of capital, guides the realistic return of the "labor" subject, and shows the profound influence of classical economics and German classical philosophy on Marx’s philosophy.