Self-Taught Philosophy Suggestions
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Self-Taught Philosophy Suggestions
I'd like to study philosophy at the graduate level, but work and family come first. So, ultimately I would like a path or outline of reading material that would give me a solid foundation in understanding philosophy. I've recently read Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics and absolutely devoured it. I
Does anyone have personal suggestions? And, are there any links online where I can self-educate?
This is meaningful to me as I do not want to take improper steps.
Thanks,
J
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It sounds like you are on the right track. I would probably read through a bit of Plato. He is easy enough to read, highly important in the history of philosophy, and fun. I would also try and read through some introductory books to metaphysics and the like so that you get a good overview of the basic positions in philosophy. Bertrand Russell's History of Western Philosophy is also a nice read with a tonne of information. Also, have you heard of the podcast History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps? An amazing podcast series that not just introduces thinkers, it jumps into some decent depth of the thought.random wrote: ↑April 21st, 2018, 10:38 pm Hi,
I'd like to study philosophy at the graduate level, but work and family come first. So, ultimately I would like a path or outline of reading material that would give me a solid foundation in understanding philosophy. I've recently read Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics and absolutely devoured it. I
Does anyone have personal suggestions? And, are there any links online where I can self-educate?
This is meaningful to me as I do not want to take improper steps.
Thanks,
J
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is it correct to assume that you did not pursue Philosophy at the undergraduate level?random wrote: ↑April 21st, 2018, 10:38 pm Hi,
I'd like to study philosophy at the graduate level, but work and family come first. So, ultimately I would like a path or outline of reading material that would give me a solid foundation in understanding philosophy. I've recently read Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics and absolutely devoured it. I
Does anyone have personal suggestions? And, are there any links online where I can self-educate?
This is meaningful to me as I do not want to take improper steps.
Thanks,
J
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Thank you! This is a place to start. I appreciate this.Big Boss wrote: ↑May 1st, 2018, 6:18 amIt sounds like you are on the right track. I would probably read through a bit of Plato. He is easy enough to read, highly important in the history of philosophy, and fun. I would also try and read through some introductory books to metaphysics and the like so that you get a good overview of the basic positions in philosophy. Bertrand Russell's History of Western Philosophy is also a nice read with a tonne of information. Also, have you heard of the podcast History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps? An amazing podcast series that not just introduces thinkers, it jumps into some decent depth of the thought.random wrote: ↑April 21st, 2018, 10:38 pm Hi,
I'd like to study philosophy at the graduate level, but work and family come first. So, ultimately I would like a path or outline of reading material that would give me a solid foundation in understanding philosophy. I've recently read Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics and absolutely devoured it. I
Does anyone have personal suggestions? And, are there any links online where I can self-educate?
This is meaningful to m. I ae as I do not want to take improper steps.
Thanks,
J
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So you are seeking to study on your own to fulfill an undergrad knowledge base in preparation for graduate studies
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