Does Hegel Justify His Views?

[Peter Michael Gerdes]

I've studied a fair bit of analytic philosophy and feel that it is  
the rigorous arguments and detailed justification that separates  
worthwhile philosophy from mere speculation or faith based spiritual  
musings.  Is there any reason for someone like me to take Hegel  
seriously?  You've talked about the ideas he has but does he give us  
any good reason to believe they are true?  Whenever I have tried to  
read Hegel I got the sense the arguments were incomplete and confused  
but I have to admit I haven't given him much of a chance.

Does Hegel actually have good arguments for his views or is he just  
musing and throwing out ideas?  If not why should we take him seriously?

Peter (in Oakland)