In this special issue about aspects of the relationship between feminist thought and politics and the philosphy of G.W.F. Hegel the following articles: 'Reason, knowledge and truth: speculative thinking and feminist epistemology' by Kimberly Hutchings : 'Hegel's theory of natural sexual relationships' by Alison Stone : 'Hegel and the problem of particularity in moral judgment' by Jeffrey A. Gauthier and 'Love's paradox: making sense of Hegel on marriage'.