Hegel in 90 Minutes

The dialectical method is central to Hegel's philosophy, which presents a complex metaphysical system encompassing the interplay of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis. This approach aims to address logical deficiencies and culminates in the concept of Mind as the ultimate reality. Hegel's historical perspective as humanity's self-realization significantly influenced Marx's dialectical materialism. Paul Strathern provides a succinct overview of Hegel's life, ideas, and their philosophical impact, along with excerpts from his work, suggested readings, and chronologies for contextual understanding.