/lit/ - Literature

I'm trans btw

>>18477595
thanks for the bump. I'm really concerned about this matter.

So, you're are reading and comprehending what is written, what are you anxious about? I don't know what you're asking?

>>18477479
1. Get a book stand.
2 Have a lamp light your book.
3. Read.

>>18477608
I don't remember this scene

>>18477686
I don't know if i should take a rigorous approach. Bill gates claimed that he writes his own opinion/arguments in his journal before turning to a new chapter. It seems to me that getting the most out of a book is by discoursing it. But I'm not sure

>>18477706

>do i take everything at face value

>>18477727
It really depends on what you're trying to get out of it and your own capabilities. If you're just reading an introduction on a topic, you won't have much to compare or criticise about what is written (as you're so new to the subject). Plus, most surveys are simply relating positions and not arguing for them, so evaluation is even more limited. You should, of course, have opinions on what you read—i'm not even sure if it is possible not to—but you don't need to be so assiduous as to write them down every chapter. If you have a good memory, i don't think note taking is necessary either. Taking a critical approach is welcome, but depends more on the subject you're reading: you don't read a history book to pick-apart the historian's account (usually), nor do you read a philosophy book to simply know the argument or conclusion they're making. Choose whatever is the most appropriate to the book and your goals, i can't say much more specific than that. If you're just reading casually, then cramming, notating, highlighting and earmarking, probably isn't necessary. Though i agree that talking about it with someone, even if it's just autists on the internet, is a good way of understanding something.
But, above all, stop worrying so much about it—it isn't as complicated as you seem to think it is. Just keep reading an you'll get the hang of it.

>>18477994
Useful reply. I'll read/study philosophy and greeks casually and see how it turns out. I'm going to start a thread each session to discuss my thoughts

>>18477702
>book stand.
the gayest shit