The Best Philosophy Book for Beginners
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 1. 06. 2024
- đ Dive into the profound world of philosophy and discover the timeless insights that can transform your perspective on life! In this video, we explore the compelling reasons why everyone should embrace the enriching journey of reading philosophy. đâš
đ Why Philosophy Matters:
Explore the profound impact that philosophy can have on your critical thinking, decision-making, and overall worldview. Uncover the hidden gems of wisdom that philosophers throughout history have left for us to contemplate.
đ Best Beginner's Guide - 'The History of Philosophy' by A.C. Grayling:
Discover why 'The History of Philosophy' by A.C. Grayling stands out as the perfect entry point for beginners. We delve into the book's approachable style, comprehensive coverage, and engaging narrative that makes it an ideal companion for those new to philosophical exploration.
đ€ What to Expect:
Insightful Overview: A.C. Grayling takes you on a captivating journey through the evolution of philosophical thought, providing a comprehensive overview that lays a solid foundation.
Accessible Language: No need for a Ph.D. in philosophy! Grayling's writing is clear, concise, and accessible, making complex ideas understandable for readers of all backgrounds.
Engaging Narration: The book's narrative style keeps you hooked from the first page, making the exploration of philosophical concepts an enjoyable and intellectually stimulating experience.
đ Benefits of Reading Philosophy:
Enhance Critical Thinking: Philosophy hones your ability to think critically, analyze arguments, and form well-reasoned conclusions.
Gain Historical Perspective: Delve into the minds of great thinkers from different eras, understanding how their ideas shaped the world we live in today.
Cultivate a Deeper Understanding: Philosophy provides a toolkit for exploring life's big questions, offering profound insights into the human experience.
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I donât think itâs a dying art. In essence philosophy is just love of knowledge and I think that is pertaining to the human species.
I agree, it is always alive. I just feel like the focus is away from true philosophers now
or the love of the absence of knowledge depending on your beliefs
I love philosophy just love it đ
Thanks lil bro
Thanks man; I'll check it out.
Thank you for you comment !!!
@@FosterMozaBtw, I just bought the book. I'm still reading through Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Dr. Carol Dweck, but this one's definitely next on my reading list.
@@carloserr1435 thatâs awesome!!! Let me know your thoughts đ
Cant recommend this book enough mate!
Please make more videos about philosophy :)
You should make a video on Roger waters, not related to this video but he says alot of what you are saying, he also happens to be one of the best lyricist of all time
If you do chek him out, watch the video : its happening now and people don't see it, roger waters. Its a montage of stuff he said in an interview
I love Roger waters and Pink Floyd, video could be coming soon!!
thanks dude, could be a good switch up than watching youtube videos on philosophers :), you dont know how hard going into philosophy is raw i.e just reading books from philosophers - like im reading the gay science atm and i really do enjoy the book but it forces me to go real slow and reread as i dont even understand what Nietzsche is sayin
Yes! Philosophy books by philosophers are so dense for people who donât know how to read them. This book lays out all the ideas in understandable language, where if you do read Nietzsche again, you will go with a greater understanding of what he is trying to say and it will be much easier to understand!!
@@FosterMoza Thats awesome man, i just want to ask though, do you think comprehensive books like those would make philosophy more acessible to the regular person or only understandable for some?
@@fusionid6647 both! This books discusses every important philosopher in history. Most are not known names, and Iâve found that these less popular philosophers that I would have never known, I resonate with their beliefs more. So I would say it makes all philosophers more understandable, but also shows you new philosophers that you may connect with more!!
Foster !!!
Speaking of philosophy, what the hell is up with conscious experience?
Does it have a mass and volume? Nah, the "mass and volume of my conscious experience" isn't even a logically coherent concept, haha. (IMHO)
Is it as real as anything physical? Yes, 100%. Are there any physical things that don't have mass and/or volume? I don't...think so? What would that even mean? Even quantum fields have...infinite volume?
Pretty sure that the absolute certain reality of conscious experience falsifies any normal conception of materialism/physicalism. What do you think? đ€
Super interesting, I really enjoy the idea of the âChinese Roomâ for this kind of discussion. It is a good mental exercise, let me know what you think!
Yeah, I find the "Chinese Room" thought experience utterly convincing that conscious experience can't be physical, even in principle (even though that's wasn't exactly the argument being made by its creator, John Searle)!
Also, the "Epiphenomenal Qualia" paper from Frank Jackson about Mary, the color scientist who has never actually _experienced_ a color, even though she knows _all_ of the physical facts about color, and how the brain processes color. This suggests that there's an extra fact left over, even after one knows _all_ of the _physical_ facts. So this extra fact (what a color experience is actually _like_) must be a fact about something non-physical.
Somewhat ironically, the creator of this thought experience later switched sides and became a physicalist, haha!
Why would you waste your time with a book like that when the internet exists? It's a book that compiled a bunch of philosophers and gave a short summary of their ideas... oh you mean kind of like wikipedia but worse and not free.
because this book is by one of the best philosophy professors, not some fresh grad like me lmfao
@@FosterMoza appeal to authority fallacy đ