What books should I read if I like philosophy?
What books should I read if I like philosophy?
We’ve compiled our “must-read” philosophical books.
- Apology of Socrates by Plato.
- Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle.
- The discourse on method by Descartes.
- Candide or Optimism by Voltaire.
- Beyond good and evil by Nietzsche.
- Crime and Punishment by Dostoyevsky.
- The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Kundera.
What is the first philosophy book I should read?
If you are just starting out, then your first step should be to read some dialogues of Socrates. That’s where Western Philosophy begins, 2,400 years ago. Your next step would be to read Aristotle’s, Nicomachean Ethics (2,300 BC).
What are the best books on philosophy you have read?
The best & most important philosophy books ever written. Five Dialogues of Plato; Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle; The Republic by Plato; Meditations on First Philosophy by Rene Descartes; Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche; Philosophy of mind books. Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas Hofstader
What are the classical books on philosophy?
Classical Books on Philosophy. The Dialogues (Gorgias, Meno, Theatetus, Sophist, Symposium, Phaedrus, Timaeus, The Republic) – Plato. “Plato, the greatest philosopher of ancient Greece, was born in Athens in 428 or 427 B.C.E. to an aristocratic family. He studied under Socrates, who appears as a character in many of his dialogues.
What are some examples of things that came from philosophy?
Everything we have today, biology, physics, economics, sociology, chemistry started out as philosophy. This is why Sir Isaac Newton called himself a “natural philosopher”, and titled the book that describes the basic fundamental forces of physics as “ Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy”.
Who is the editor of the philosophy interviews?
Our philosophy interviews are edited by British philosopher, Nigel Warburton. Whether you’re a seasoned philosopher or just starting out, we have the books for you. Even if you’ve never studied philosophy, it’s nice to be able to read a few books and get a sense of what it’s all about.