Idealist philosopher Georg Hegel defied the traditional epistemological distinction of objective from subjective
and developed his own dialectical alternative. Remarkable for its breadth and profundity, this work combines aspects
of psychology, logic, moral philosophy, and history to form a comprehensive view that encompasses all forms of
civilization. Its three divisions consist of the subjective mind (dealing with anthropology and psychology), the
objective mind (concerning philosophical issues of law and morals), and the absolute mind (covering fine arts,
religion, and philosophy). Wide-ranging in its influence, this survey of the evolution of consciousness is essential
reading for all students of philosophy and history.