Non-Fiction - Ivar Hagendoorn (Page 2)

31 Dec 2021 · Blog | Literature | Non-Fiction

The Best Books of 2021

The best of the best, the best fiction, the best biography, the best science, philosophy and history books and the best art and photography books and the most disappointing books that I read this past year.

23 May 2021 · Blog | Non-Fiction | Philosophy

Jürgen Kaube: Hegels Welt

I never thought I’d ever say this, but I greatly enjoyed reading a book about Hegel. I also finally understand what Hegel was trying to do in his "Phänomenologie des Geistes" and his "Wissenschaft der Logik".

11 Apr 2021 · Blog | Non-Fiction | Science

Valerie Trouet: Tree Story

As Valerie Trouet recounts the study of tree rings has made surprising contributions to our understanding of Earth's climate and the past 10,000 years of human history.

26 Dec 2020 · Blog | Literature | Non-Fiction

The Best Books of 2020

A selection of the best books I read this year, including best art and architecture, best book by Ali Smith and most disappointing.

25 Oct 2020 · Blog | Music | Non-Fiction

Tim Rutherford-Johnson: Music After the Fall

Music After the Fall is an interesting read if you'd like to learn more about contemporary music.

5 Apr 2020 · Blog | Art | Non-Fiction

The Avant-Gardists. The Russian Revolution in Art, 1917-1935

In The Avant-Gardists. The Russian Revolution in Art, 1917-1935 Sjeng Scheijen creates a vivid portrayal of a group of artists who revolutionised art, but who were eventually crushed by the system they initially embraced.

26 Dec 2019 · Blog | Literature | Non-Fiction

The Best Books of 2019

The best books I read this year in various categories, from best aesthetics and philosophy of art to best science fiction, best poetry and most disappointing.

29 Dec 2018 · Blog | Literature | Non-Fiction

The Best Books of 2018

The books of the year in a number of categories: biggest book of the year; best fiction; best book I wish I had read years ago; best book about dinosaurs; best physics; best book about Wittgenstein that is(n't) about Wittgenstein; most useful, most disappointing and more.

25 Dec 2018 · Blog | Architecture | Non-Fiction

The Best Books of 2021

Jürgen Kaube: Hegels Welt

Valerie Trouet: Tree Story

The Best Books of 2020

Tim Rutherford-Johnson: Music After the Fall

The Avant-Gardists. The Russian Revolution in Art, 1917-1935

The Best Books of 2019

The Best Books of 2018

Rem Koolhaas: Elements of Architecture

Alex Ross: The Rest Is Noise

The Best Books of 2017

The Best Books of 2016