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Hegel: A Biography by Terry Pinkard details the life of German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, from his early academic achievements through his fascination with the French Revolution, his struggles in academia, and his development of significant philosophical works such as The Phenomenology of Spirit. It explores Hegel’s complex ideas, including the "master-slave dialectic" and the interplay between rationality and reality, while highlighting the impact of historical and political contexts on his legacy. Topics include discussions of violence and radical political factions.