Book of philosophy...I'm open to people's opinions, who took the time to orginize beliefs, and put them in print....mine is...Sun Tzu-The Art of War researched and translated by Samuel B. Griffith..
It was my Father's must read....advise to me.
2007-06-04 14:19:53 · 11 answers · asked by burn out 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder is really good. It is both a novel and a history of western philosophy text in one. Great storyline and very informative.
2007-06-04 14:24:41 · answer #1 · answered by iwishicouldgrantwishes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sun Tzu - the Art of War translate by John Minford
Sun Tzu War & Management - application to strategic management and thinking
Awaken the Giant within by Anthony Robbins
Sun Tzu art of war Chinese version un-translated.
2007-06-04 23:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by K.J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's Cancer Ward and Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Yes, I realize that both books are narratives and are not exactly books that display an outlined, rigid system of beliefs. However, the problem that I've had with holy books/philosophical books is that they are typically all advice without practical application.
Solzhenitsyn's Kostoglotov and Lee's Atticus Finch SHOW us how to lead fulfilling lives. They lead by some truly remarkable examples. I'd lay an analysis of their characters against any book of philosophy out there.
2007-06-04 22:51:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a list of books and philosophers:
"Philosophy of Mind" by Jaegwon Kim is one of my favorites...
Ludwig Wittgenstein, Hilary Putnam (has done everything), David Chalmers, Plato, Aristotle(any works, varying), Descartes (any, "Meditations...", Ayn Rand (weirdo), John Smart, Christian Wolff, Thomas Hobbes, Karl Marx (human nature), John Locke ("Some Thoughts Concerning Education").
2007-06-04 21:37:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy for Dummies by Tom Morris
2007-06-05 16:31:29 · answer #5 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" by Suzuki. I like the whole concept of Zen: mentally integrating the self and the rest of existence. It's a low pressure philosophy.
2007-06-04 22:13:41 · answer #6 · answered by yeahyeah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't found one yet.
The Art of War is problematic, particularly for anyone who is only superficially acquainted with Eastern philosophies.
2007-06-04 22:20:37 · answer #7 · answered by guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The course in miracles.
It makes all of the rest look remedial.
Love and blessings Don
2007-06-04 21:23:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I love poem books
Herb books.
Recipe books
Health books
Cat books.
2007-06-04 21:23:19 · answer #9 · answered by HELPING LADY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand. It changed my life.
2007-06-05 00:22:22 · answer #10 · answered by Paul R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋