A brilliant introduction to one of the greatest philosophers of the 19th century. No other thinker has had such a profound effect on the ideas and politics of the last hundred years. Hegel’s writings on philosophy, politics, history and art aimed to create a system of thought which would actually make sense of history. Introducing Hegel guides us through the captivating mind of this important philosopher and is key reading for anyone trying to understand such modern thinkers as Marx, Sartre, Lacan and Adorno.