Hegel (1770-1831) is one of the major philosophers of the nineteenth century.
Many of the major philosophical movements of the twentieth century grew out of reactions against Hegel. He is also one of the hardest philosophers to understand. In this magisterial and lucid introduction, Frederick Beiser covers every major aspect of Hegel's thought. He places Hegel in the historical context of nineteenth-century Germany whilst clarifying the deep insights and originality of Hegel's philosophy.
