ABSTRACT

Hegel's Introduction to the Philosophy of History remains one of the most profound and influential books on the philosophy of history. In clear and cogent terms this book:
* examines the ideas and arguments of the Introduction to the Philosophy of History
* explains key concepts of Hegel's system, a knowledge of which is essential for fully understanding his philosophy of history
* assesses the continuing relevance of Hegel to the contemporary debate about the nature of history.

chapter |19 pages

Introduction

part |62 pages

Philosophical Foundations

chapter |15 pages

Presuppositions

chapter |10 pages

Subject and Infinite Power

chapter |16 pages

Concept and Spirit

chapter |18 pages

Freedom

part |17 pages

Interval

chapter |15 pages

From System to History

part |118 pages

The Course Of History

chapter |17 pages

Passion and Conquest

chapter |16 pages

The Cunning of Reason

chapter |15 pages

Peoples

chapter |15 pages

States

chapter |26 pages

The End of History

chapter |24 pages

The Ways of God