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/lit/, I want to start reading philosophy, but don't know who to start with.

Any suggestions on where to begin?

>> No.1119912

Luke Cuddy - The Legend of Zelda Philosophy

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Twilight and Philosophy

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>>1119917
all of my hate

>> No.1119928

anyone got a serious answer?

>> No.1119935

also interested, bump

>> No.1119937

"The Prince" by Machiavelli

>> No.1119942

With a college level/High school/A level (delete as appropriate) Philosophy textbook. Gives you a good overview of western philosophical thought. Then once you're reasonably knowledgeable from a few of those, you can move on to the texts. But don't read the texts straight off, oh no. Read companions to, introductions to the author/text etc. THEN read the original.

>> No.1119946

>>1119942
What this guy said.
Also props for not being a moron.

>> No.1119950

tiger got to hunt
bird got to fly
man got to sit and wonder why why why

tiger got to sleep
bird got to land
man got to tell himself he understands

philosophy is a waste of time. just because we are intelligent enough to contemplate our existence doesn't mean we can understand it.

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1119955

Just found this in my parents bookshelf. Know nothing about it, but would it be an alright starting point?

I like the textbook idea, and plan on picking one up, but would like something a bit less bulky to read while I'm on the bus.

>> No.1119956

sophies world, trust me.

>> No.1119960

Bryan Magee - The Great Philosophers is my favourite intro.

>> No.1119967

>>1119956

Just wiki'd that. seems interested and will definitely have a look at some point.

Still liking the textbook idea though.

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http://www.amazon.com/Delight-Thinking-Introduction-Philosophy-Reader/dp/0073129364/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1
?ie=UTF8&qid=1284253397&sr=8-1-fkmr0

This is required material for my Phil 101 course. There are discussion questions and analysis for each reading.

>> No.1119975

>>1119972
Forgot to mention this is paperback and as easy to carry as a novel. Not bulky at all really

>> No.1120216

>>1119972

Just placed my order. Thanks for the help /lit/, you are gentlemen and scholars.