I'm looking for a books or books that provide a good introduction to contemporary philosophy (20th century) Something that would cover major figures like Heidegger and Wittgenstein without getting overly technical. Any recommendations?
2006-12-10 09:36:48 · 5 answers · asked by Underground Man 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I recommend some such books written by A.C.Grayling,
1. The Meanings of Things
2. The Reason of Things
3. What is Good?: The Search for the Best Ways to Live
4. The Mystery of Things
5. The Heart of Things
6. Philosophy: A Guide to the Subject, etc.
And by Alain de Botton,
1. The Consolations of Philosophy
2. The Art of Travel
3. How Proust Can Change Your Life
4. Status Anxiety, etc.
2006-12-10 12:50:42 · answer #1 · answered by Arigato ne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walden by Thoreau, although 19th century, is a good primer and certainly more original than most contemporary philosophers.
I personally prefer Seinfeldian philosophy for 20th century observations.
2006-12-10 11:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Delicious Laughter: Rumi
AntiChrist: Nietzsche
Counting for a Fungi: Me
2006-12-10 11:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by Invisible_Flags 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, contemporary philosophy sucks but if you must read it, then read locke and skip the rest because they only try to regurgitate his philosophy.
2006-12-10 09:49:59 · answer #4 · answered by metroactus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read "LIFE OF PI" by Yann Martel
for real : )
2006-12-10 09:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by imustbblonde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋