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Would somebody please teach me a bit about the master/slave dialectic?

I have a frustrating situation at work with my boss and I think a better understanding of this particular subject could give me things to ponder.

I generally understand dialectics, I've attempted to read Phenomenology but it's a bit above me, and I settled for Russel's chapter on him in History of Western Philosophy.


If you have anything interesting to say about the master/slave dialectic please share!!:)