Seriously, I could sit here for hours reading all these questions and responses. I find it so intriguing. Does anyone else feel this way? What are some good books I could read?
2007-09-23 04:19:55 · 10 answers · asked by Mary Jane. 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
philosophy is one of the most interesting things. We all live, we all have life, and we all want to know about it. Think about it, so many people wander around never knowing about (this sounds rather gerneral)--but life. I'm like you, I can't get enough of it. Just thinking about questions and searching for answers, reading articles about the human mind, about earth, about theory and just other questions. Digging as deep as you can into a subject to understand all the meanings is a thrill. I'm surprised more people aren't into it.
2007-09-23 04:24:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have never read Plato's republic you should start there. One thing that also might help is a book on how to read philosophy. It makes understanding the parts of it easier. The republic is probably the second most influential book in western society even though it is so idealistic. really, anything by Plato is a good place to start, because that is where western philosophy begins. The apology is a great book too.
2007-09-23 11:41:33 · answer #2 · answered by with4quarters 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a place to gain true understanding of all that is; who, what , when where and how. All questions have as many answers as there are opinions and sharing them allows us to feel that we are not ever really alone. All books tell the story of someone's experiences because authors draw from them to share events. Librarys are full but some of my favorites have never been published. Read the writing on the walls and imagine a book of such words.
2007-09-23 11:53:58 · answer #3 · answered by midnite rainbow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-09-23 11:33:59 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Girishkumar TS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hepling in here for me is all about value creation . Value defined as help,sustain and nurture. Good causes good. Law of cause and effect.. Check out neo-tech for Aristotelian pro life philosophy.
2007-09-23 11:54:57 · answer #5 · answered by John D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is wonderful for you! I have a hard time understanding philosophy, just barely squeeked by in 101! It takes a very intelligent and deep thinking person to even understand this stuff. Kudos to you, maybe you should think about a career in teaching it???
2007-09-23 11:23:44 · answer #6 · answered by mspicer0005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to your question is in the word "philosophy" .
The word itself is of Greek origin: ÏιλοÏοÏία (philosophÃa), a compound of ÏÎ¯Î»Î¿Ï (phÃlos: friend, or lover) and ÏοÏία (sophÃa: wisdom) - the love of wisdom.
Simply, you are in love!
You are in love with wisdom, knowledge and truth. A noble soul .. Be proud of it!
2007-09-23 11:52:43 · answer #7 · answered by arabianbard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, but philosophy isn't just about surfing the net to see what other people are saying. Make your own thoughts, my friend.
2007-09-23 11:46:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes totally philosophy ask's important questions it gives a meaningless existence meaning so many people dont like thinking about the who what where's and why's but to me i need to learn something new and interesting everday
watch this film its awesome http://www.tv-links.co.uk/listings/4/7139
2007-09-23 11:40:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol
Might as well face it you're addicted to thought.
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.
Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jaraed Diamond.
The Logic of Fire by Phoenix Quill.
(whoops haven't finished it yet.)
2007-09-23 11:49:12 · answer #10 · answered by Phoenix Quill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋