“It really cannot be said strongly enough what a feat of popularisation this book is. Hegel is consistently easy to follow. Although it pays to have some prior knowledge of philosophical thought in general and Hegel in particular, most people will come away from this with a basic understanding of one of the most significant thinkers of all time. An added bonus is Hverven’s attempt to apply the German’s thinking to modern problems. Who knew Hegel could enter the screen time debate?”
Varg Lukas Folkman, Best non-fiction of 2024, Dagens Næringsliv

“Sigurd Hverven’s comprehensive book on Hegel is one of the most impressive things I’ve read in a long time… For many people, the subject of philosophy can seem theoretical and detached from life… The great thing about Hverven’s book is that he shows the opposite. Philosophy can help us to understand everyday life, politics, education, social media – and more – more clearly and better.”
Jan Inge Sørbø, Dag og Tid

“Hverven’s book on Hegel deserves to be read by many, including the ‘uninitiated’. This is an excellent book and a real gift for non-philosophers with an interest in philosophy.”
Lars Bugge, Klassekampen

“Hverven writes exceptionally well and easily understandable … With enthusiasm and joy of communication, he tackles many of the central Hegelian concepts and ideas … At the same time, he puts them in the context of phenomena in our own (and apparently far less transparent) world such as rap music, The Sopranos, smartphones and the police murder of George Floyd.”
Espen Hammer, Morgenbladet

“The title promises us a fairly simple book about a difficult philosopher, and that’s exactly what we get. Hverven has done an impressive job of making his material accessible to a general reader in this book.”
Ragnar Misje Bergem, Vårt Land

“In reviews of the book, it has been claimed that Hverven has done a good job of making his material accessible. That is an understatement. The work Hverven has done in conjuring up an understandable and approachable version of the cryptic German thinker is hard to believe … Writing like this is no small feat.”
Varg Lukas Folkman, Prosa

“This was an inspiring and thought-provoking book to read … with everyday examples of the philosophical consequences of smartphone use, parenting and love relationships. Using Hegel for this is an original move and represents valuable popularization.”
Eivind Tjønneland, Ny tid