Philosophy - Ivar Hagendoorn

3 Jan 2024 · Blog | Non-Fiction | Philosophy

Lorraine Daston: Rules. A Short History of What We Live By

"Rules: A Short History of What We Live By" by Lorraine Daston is a fascinating, dense and highly readable book, which explores the concept of rules and their role in shaping human behavior.

12 Nov 2023 · Blog | Non-Fiction | Philosophy

Ray Monk: Ludwig Wittgenstein. The Duty of Genius

Ray Monk’s excellent Wittgenstein biography "Ludwig Wittgenstein. The Duty of Genius" is a joy to read and also serves as a good introduction to his work.

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".

13 Oct 2019 · Blog | Philosophy | Science

Exploding Head Syndrome

For as long as I can remember I've heard a loud noise just before falling asleep, not every night, but every few days. The noise is typically accompanied by a dream image.

27 Feb 2010 · Blog | Literature | Philosophy

Tristes Tropicomix

The Financial Times Weekend Magazine invited the creators of Logicomix, to do a short tribute to Claude Lévi-Strauss.

7 Feb 2010 · Blog | Literature | Non-Fiction | Philosophy

Logicomix. An Epic Search For Truth

Logicomix, a graphic novel about mathematics and logic, is a pure delight.

9 Jan 2009 · Blog | Theatre | Philosophy

Can Dance Be Disgusting?

In one of my recent papers I address the observation that scents can be disgusting, but watching dance rarely is. Stephen Fry begs to disagree, although not in response to my article.

27 Oct 2007 · Blog | Art | Philosophy

A Kiss on the Eye

This photo by Janine Antoni reminded me of an essay by Jacques Derrida on the work of Jean-Luc Nancy in which he reflects on the sense of touch and the notion of the eyes touching upon something.

9 Mar 2007 · Blog | Philosophy

Remembering Baudrillard

The other day I read that Jean Baudrillard has passed away. I read some of his work when I was at university. I found his books inspiring, but at times also difficult to follow.