Robert S. Hartman, as an adolescent in 1930s Germany, wrestled passionately with ideas, concepts, and the realities against Nazism. Out of these experiences, and others, Hartman will develop formal Axiology. To accomplish this, Hartman calls upon both philosophy and science.

In this Hartman Happy Hour, we explore Hartman’s philosophical insights, using his introduction to GWF Hegel’s Reason in History.  Hartman brings an understanding of history that is enlightening and informative on many levels.

"World History is the progress of Freedom, because it is the progress of the self-consciousness of Spirit.” – Dr. Robert S. Hartman

1. Understand why Freedom is shown in history
2. How Hartman's use of infinity captures the human spirit
3. Three key ways to appreciate Hegel's philosophical system