Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book introduces the major themes in Hegels Phenomenology of Spirit and aids the reader in understanding this key work.
The Phenomenology of Spirit is arguably Hegel's most influential and important work, and is considered to be essential in understanding Hegel's philosophical system and his contribution to western philosophy. The Routledge Guidebook to Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit introduces the major themes in Hegel's great book and aids the reader in understanding this key work, examining:



The context of Hegel's thought and the background to his writing
Each separate part of the text in relation to its goals, meaning and significance