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No, I'm not talking about fictional poetic literature (Although I would count Dostoevsky, though that's not poetic)
I've been rather curious. Books are the main source of philosophy. It always has been. Philosophers have always published books in the hope that people will read their views or simply introduce philosophy. There have generally been 2 types of philosophy books:
1) Those that try to covince readers of their arguments and point of view.
2) Those that try to help the reader undertand what al those puzzling philosophers are saying.
I have to say, the book I would recommend would be 'The Thinkers Guide to God' by Peter Vardy. It's text-book non bias, Vardy makes it so easy to understand and covers so much concerning Religion. Arguments for and against, Religious language and meaning. Religion and Science (including the impact of the Theory of Evolution and Quantum Physics.) and various others. It conssiders the best works from all the best philosophers from Richard Dawkings, all the way back to Plato. It was published quite recnetly so it's up to date.
What would be philosophy book you would recommend?
I don't exactly consider philosophy books entertaining. I'd rather read a cheesy, unnecessarily violent thriller. But I do find Friedrich Nietzsche interesting. Just Wiki or google him. If I had to choose a book from him, it would probably end up being Thus Spoke Zarathustra. He has a couple interesting things here and there but mostly I consider him more of a slanderer to Christianity and morals than anything else. Though he does have some deep thoughts in between the lines dealing with morals, how to spend the human life. A friend of mine follows him like a religion, but because of that he now believes that by believing "God is dead" he will become a god and be immortal.
There is also the fact that Nietzsche's works helped to bring on Nazism.
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the philosophy files by stephan law.Its written in a simple way so even idiots can understand the theories.He puts some of the most complex concepts in philosophy so simply.
Nietzsche disturbs me, a lot of his work just seems to be about the obsession with power and how it rules all things. Its interesting don't get me wrong, but I'd never subscribe to that sort of worldview, its too bleak even for me.
I'll admit I haven't really sat down and read a philosophical book properly, which is terrible. I mostly read fragments or essays here and there as I've always prefered things like pure sociology to a lot of the somewhat obscure reaches of philosophy (though of course they can and do intersect a lot). I suppose I'd identify with Post-Strucuralism more then anything, though I do need to read up on it a lot more.
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Oh yeah I'm starting to read "The Republic" by Plato and do plan on reading "Leviathan" by Thomas Hobbes. However I have studied some of their ideas and do share some of their thoughts
I'll admit I haven't really sat down and read a philosophical book properly, which is terrible. .
Ditto, mainly because I have trouble finding copies anywhere and partially because I can't be bothered. All of my knowledge of major philosophers/philosophies comes from Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder (whichihaven'treadinyearsbutshhh!).
I do intend to read at least Machiavelli at some point in my life though.
The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy is actually a bit philosophical, and is an explanation that God doesn't exist (Douglas Adams was an atheist). It's quite fun too, and it actually puns God a couple of times too. It is also the best book I've ever read. READ IT!
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My dad aint stronger then your dad, but he's stronger than your dad! If you struggle with this, then you can burn in hell. Other than that, it should be fine....
Philosophy: The Basics by nigel warburton is also quite good-i borrowed from a friend months ago before reading stephen law-its yet another book which simplifies the theories within philosophy
Ditto, mainly because I have trouble finding copies anywhere and partially because I can't be bothered. All of my knowledge of major philosophers/philosophies comes from Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder (whichihaven'treadinyearsbutshhh!).
I do intend to read at least Machiavelli at some point in my life though.
Oh yeah, I've read Sophie's World. Can drag on a bit at times and the ending pissed me off, but I thought it was still pretty good.
@Dream: Same here, Nietzsche for me...I am not much on philosophical books to be honest...but I am more then willing to give them a shot....Nietzsche was taken the wrong way as Hitler used that work into his plans of the holocaust....and it would seem Nietzsche wasn't pointing his work into a genocidal event...but of course there will always be those who will bend and break what others say and make it more then what it is meant to be....
Yeah, I agree. He was a bit of a radical but it's clear he cared for other living things. Apparently he once witnessed the whipping of a horse at the other end of the Piazza Carlo Alberto, ran to the horse, threw his arms up around the horse’s neck to protect it, and collapsed to the ground.
I know he almost certaintly didn't intent that to happen through his writings, but the pursuit of power for powers sake leaves a bad taste in my mouth. But hey, i'll read up some more on him, I might be completly wrong.
Haha to anyone in the UK: The Independant are doing a series of short books on the worlds leading philosophers over the next fortnight, starting today. Very relevant.
Haha to anyone in the UK: The Independant are doing a series of short books on the worlds leading philosophers over the next fortnight, starting today. Very relevant.
Why are you laughing? That's a good thing for us. Well it's a good thing for me anyway.
I just haha'ed at the fact I found out about it as I was reading the topic. Already got the first one, its got a glossary of terms as well which is very useful.
Which Philosophy book has influenced you most?
(whichihaven'treadinyearsbutshhh!).
