Philosophy discussion

[Samerron]

I want to discuss some philosophy books, if that is possible. I want to know were would it be suitable to start it. Non-ficition is a good place, right?

 

[Motokid]

Well, considering we had this thread once: click me

I'd say place the thread where you think it belongs, and let the mods move it where they think it needs to go if you put it in the "wrong" place.

As long as political and religious discussions are held based on a specific book, and the topics the book carries with it, you'll be fine.

 

[Samerron]

Well, I just got a couple of introductory books on philosophy. Just want to check who read them and discuss the material inside it. It's all general philosophy topics, I won't be concentrating on any topic.

 

[novella]

Just go ahead and start something in nonfiction. What philosopher are you reading now?

 

[Samerron]

I'm actually taking a introductory course in philosophy this summer. I didn't study in my high school, but much interested in it. I read "The Last Days of Socrates" a year ago. Today I got two introductory books:
Begining Philosophy for Richard Double and
Think for Simon Blackburn,
do you know any of them?

I'll post a thread when I read a bit more about it.

 

[Sar]

Whilst I haven't read it I have heard Think is a really good book. If it is something to give you a basic grounding in philosophy you might want to look at Nigel Warburton's "Philosophy: The Basics" which covers key areas in philosophy in an easy to understand but non patronising way.

 

[Samerron]

Whilst I haven't read it I have heard Think is a really good book. If it is something to give you a basic grounding in philosophy you might want to look at Nigel Warburton's "Philosophy: The Basics" which covers key areas in philosophy in an easy to understand but non patronising way.

I started reading it, it's pretty good but it should be accompanied by a another introductory book. Anyway, thanks for the advice.
My summer courses starts today and my first philosophy class is starting in 2 hours...

 

[Hanno]

I started reading Think once and gave up after two pages, although I wasnt really in the mood for heavy stuff so it probably wasnt the book's fault.

 

[SFG75]

I like novella's idea-go ahead and post it and see what happens. Lord knows the non-fiction section could use a little up and at 'em.

 

[Samerron]

I want to post it and I'll do it soon, but many things are keeping me busy, and one of them is the world cup . Anyway, it's going to end soon just give it a week. I can't believe a month passed away so quick.
I'll be posting it in non-fiction... soon

 

[Choc]

I read "The Last Days of Socrates" a year ago.

I was actually conisidering checking out that book and maybe one or two of Plato's.
What were your thoughts on 'The last days of Socrates' ??

 

[Samerron]

I was actually conisidering checking out that book and maybe one or two of Plato's.
What were your thoughts on 'The last days of Socrates' ??

It's pretty good. It broadens your scope of thinking plus it shows you the Socrate's basic philosophical thinking is that we know nothing and accusing many professionals of ignorance in their field. Plus it shows you how much he held to his thoughts and believes. It's pretty interesting and after all it's nice to realize and understand how philosophical thinking has emerged during that time.
It's beneficial to read, plus you don't need to read all the sections to understand.