G.W.F Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit is often conceived as Hegel's classic work, and one of the most important texts in the history of philosophy.  How are we to conceive of this work?  This question can be framed in many ways: How are we to understand the procedure or methods by which it was written?  What are the main concepts that define this work and how are we to think of these concepts today?  Finally, can we say there is an overall project for this work, and if so, does this project still have relevance for self-consciousness in the 21st century world?