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Ultra-brainlet here. I want to learn philosophy and I'm looking for a broad overview. Soooooo.....

How is Will Durant's The Story of Philosophy?

Or should I go for something else?

I also found a book called Think It Through by a guy called Appiah. Is it good?

>> No.12467153

>>12466335
I heard Appiah was very good (that was the consensus on a group gathering hundreds of philosophy teachers), but never read him
I'd advise reading some Plato (even random short works), and perhaps pick an Introduction to Philosophy rather than a History of Philosophy.

>> No.12467789

>>12467153
Appiah does look like an introduction to philosophy... It's is very "textbook like".

And can you recommend anything in particular?

>> No.12467800

Try Copleston’s History of Western Philosophy series. I got it on /lit/‘s rec and I really enjoy it. Copleston’s way of writing reminds me of an old, passionate highschool teacher or college professor talking about their preferred subject.

>> No.12467813

>>12467800
Thanks! Really appreciate it.

>> No.12468251

>>12466335
start with Plato and dedicate some time with him, he's the most important philosopher prior to the enlightenment