How can I learn more about philosophy?
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How can I learn more about philosophy?
If you want to know more about philosophy but don’t know where to begin, here are some practical tips to get started.
- Start from a position of ignorance.
- Expect to go slowly.
- Read when you are most alert.
- Pick whatever interests you the most.
- Get a philosophical dictionary.
How do I get started in philosophy?
6 tips for teaching yourself philosophy
- Start from a position of ignorance.
- Expect to go slowly.
- Read when you are most alert.
- Pick whatever interests you the most.
- Get a philosophical dictionary.
- Familiarize yourself with the history of Western Thought.
What is the most important book in philosophy ever written?
One of the most influential philosophical texts ever written, it is widely read to this day. The Prince – Niccolò Machiavelli The Prince is sometimes claimed to be one of the first works of modern philosophy, especially modern political philosophy, in which the effective truth is taken to be more important than any abstract ideal.
How do I decide what to read in a philosophy book?
To decide you’ll need to fully understand the ideas being presented and the rhetorical strategies employed. Philosophical writings are dense and difficult. When reading, set realistic goals. While reading a page of a novel can take as little as thirty seconds, some pages in philosophy require at least ten minutes or even more.
How can I improve my philosophical reading skills?
To build great philosophical reading skills you’ll need to cultivate some philosophical empathy and self-criticism. Writing philosophy is challenging. Be empathetic: after you come up with some possible criticism, imagine taking the role of your opponent and try to answer your criticisms.
Who are some of the greatest philosophers of all time?
Immanuel Kant is another great philosopher who brought together two of history’s biggest opposing schools of thought into a single book. Those schools being rational thought and empirical experiential knowledge—knowledge gained through experience.