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Dec 21, 2014, 12:14 AM
#1
Master Procrastinator
I want to study philosophy on my own -- where and how do I start?
I admit that I hated philosophy as an undergraduate student. Silly as this may sound, I had always thought of it as, well, thinking about questions and issues no one cares about. I did do well in the only philosophy course I took.
I'm in my late twenties now, but I've become interested in studying philosophy as a hobby. I've come to the realization that studying philosophy can help me brush up on my critical thinking skills and may prove useful in any career application.
Any recommended reads? Should I start with the works of the classical philosophers or get books that provide an overview of their ideas?
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Dec 21, 2014, 12:20 AM
#2
Member
At the moment this novel comes to my mind When Nietzsche Wept
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Dec 21, 2014, 01:48 AM
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bighead
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle. Just start reading.
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Dec 21, 2014, 02:17 AM
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The watch watcher
My first inclination is tracking down some introduction to philosophy college texts. What I like about college text books is if you buy a previous edition they are nearly free, as soon as a new edition comes out students need the new one. I bought a bunch of motor theory texts last year when I got interested in motors and the 4 I bought would have been near 2 grand for the current edition, I think I paid $50 for them on Amazon.
Once you have the introduction digested you will be able to identify the direction you want to go with you "studies".
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Dec 21, 2014, 02:53 AM
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bighead
College book. 1999. Never sold one. 1200 pages.
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Dec 21, 2014, 03:11 AM
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Original Gangsta
This is a surprisingly good book that I think you'd find enjoyable:
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Dec 21, 2014, 03:21 AM
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Master Procrastinator
Lots of great suggestions. I think I will look at older editions of college textbooks. I didn't think of that at all.
The Plato and Platypus book looks like a fun read. I will definitely grab that first.