2006-09-01 08:31:20 · 23 answers · asked by Red Mary 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
You've got a lot of diverse answers here, and of them all 'Sophie's World' seems to be the best as it is an easy read and will give you an idea of what philosophers you would like to know more about. Alternately, you could acquire some of those 'Introducing' books which give an accesible intro to philosophers in comic book form.
2006-09-01 10:43:15 · answer #1 · answered by William G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy: The Basics, written by Nigel Warburton. This is a well put together book, with a reader-friendly approach, but still provides a comprehensive introduction to the main concepts and ideas in philosophy. Have a look at some of the reader reviews on this site. I totally concur with them - it's a great way into the subject.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0415327733
2006-09-01 08:42:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Sophie's World.
2. Tuesdays With Morrie
3. The Prophet.
2006-09-01 13:27:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join the "Transformational Book Circle" at www.transformationalbookcircle.com. Start with book One: The Book of Life. It is Epictetus's Handbook of Conscious Living. If you like that, then move on to the next suggested reading.
This book club covers many great philosophies and philosophers without being culture centric. It will expose you to tremendous ideas, some of which will change your life, and some with which you will disagree. But, it is always stimulating, thought provoking, and instructional.
Best of luck in your journey!
2006-09-01 08:56:50 · answer #4 · answered by Monica M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got a book called PHILOSOPHY-100 ESSENTIAL THINKERS at bargain books for £5. It provides a good summary, and introduction to the various ways that people have philosophised in the past.
I bought the book just to pass the time as I was bored. I have actually found it very useful and interesting, and I expect it might also be good reference material if you were actually studying this subject.
2006-09-01 08:44:27 · answer #5 · answered by James 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bertrand Russel's The problems of philosophy. It is quite basic but a good introduction. Don't try to jump in the deep end by reading The Republic or anything like that.
2006-09-01 09:48:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any about the subject itself.
I read one called 'The great Philosophers' and had a lot of chapters, each devoted to remarkable ones. Loads I'd not heard of before, and I learned from reading some of these.
Incidentally, books by Neitsche are controversial. The truth seems to be that his sister Elisabeth published these after Freidrich died, and he gets the blame for their rather different content.
2006-09-01 08:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by Chris cc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tertium Organum by P.D.Ouspensky is a great book, and the perfect starting point for a beginner truly interested in enjoying philosophy.------ Conjectures And Refutations by Karl Popper is a very close second.------The very best philosophical book is, of course, your own SELF!------Happy reading and best wishes. Philip
2006-09-01 19:21:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plato'sRepublic
This is the father of Philosophy.
The republic is his description of how to build a state based on his use of logic, analogy and practical experiences - the first attempts at philosphical argument in a simple to understand way.
a more intercative and modern introduction to Philosphy is to get a copy of Sophies Choice which covers philosphy over the ages with lots of great and interactive questioning.
2006-09-01 08:45:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sophie's World... it was mandatory reading for my philosophy class. It's pretty cool because it intertwines the history of philosophy with an interesting, philosophically stimulating storyline.
2006-09-01 08:41:57 · answer #10 · answered by Mila J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋