Re:Ask HN: Learning about philosophy
by auxym on Saturday December 05, 2020 @02:47PM
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I'd also recommend Sophie's World as a jumping off point into multiple "canon" works as referend by another poster.
I'm sure people out there criticize it as not rigorous or full of inaccuracies, but I've found it an easy read that gives a good overview into the works of western philosophy.
Re:Ask HN: Learning about philosophy
by tyre on Saturday December 05, 2020 @03:28PM
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I’ve seen many syllabi that include this book. I haven’t read it myself but have met some smart/thoughtful students of philosophy who did and value it highly.
I'm sure people out there criticize it as not rigorous or full of inaccuracies, but I've found it an easy read that gives a good overview into the works of western philosophy.