GWF Hegel has long been considered one of the most influential and controversial thinkers of the nineteenth century, and his work continues to provoke debate in contemporary philosophy.

Introduction -- Hegel's life and influences -- Hegel's Phenomenology of spirit -- Hegel's Logic -- Hegel's Philosophy of nature and Philosophy of spirit -- Hegel's Philosophy of right -- Hegel's Philosophy of history -- Hegel's lectures on philosophy and religion -- After Hegel.