What is a philosophy text?
Each philosophical text is intended to convince us of the truth of particular propositions. Although these central theses are sometimes stated clearly and explicitly, authors often choose to present them more subtly in the context of the line of reasoning which they are established.
What is the best philosophy book to read?
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- The Republic. By Plato.
- The Prince. By Niccolò Machiavelli.
- Discourse on Method. By René Descartes.
- Classics in Chinese Philosophy. By Wade Baskin.
- The Problems of Philosophy.
- The Emotions.
- Great Philosophers Volume One.
- Great Philosophers Volume Two.
What philosophy book should I start with?
The Best Philosophy Books for Beginners
- Plato: Five Dialogues by Plato.
- The Emperor’s New Mind by Roger Penrose.
- Mengzi: With Selections from Traditional Commentaries translated by Bryan W.
- Meno by Plato.
- Republic by Plato.
- Discourse on Method by Rene Descartes.
- Symposium by Plato.
- The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins.
Where can I find philosophy books online?
Online Versions of Recent Books
- Cambridge Books Online: Philosophy.
- CogNet.
- De Gruyter Online Books: Philosophy.
- EBSCO eBook Collection.
- Oxford Scholarship Online: Philosophy.
- Project MUSE: Philosophy Books.
- ProQuest Ebook Central: Philosophy.
- SpringerLink: Philosophy Books.
Who is the best philosopher of all time?
The Most Influential Philosophers of All Time
- Socrates (470 BC–399 BC)/ Plato (429 BC–347 BC)
- Aristotle (384 BC–322 BC)
- Immanuel Kant (1724–1804)
- René Descartes (1596–1650)
- Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)
- Karl Marx (1818–1883)
- Avicenna (980–1037)
- David Hume (1711–1776)
Is The Alchemist a philosophical book?
The alchemist subscribes to the philosophy that individuals should follow their dreams and believes that the universe works to help people accomplish their destiny. The alchemist teaches Santiago how to communicate with the Soul of the World in order to make his dreams a reality.
Who opened a school of philosophy and wrote books about many topics?
Aristotle wrote as many as 200 treatises and other works covering all areas of philosophy and science. Of those, none survives in finished form.