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nimysa
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plated.rawr
Norway1675 Posts
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Ingenol
United States1328 Posts
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ManBearPig
Belgium207 Posts
If you're looking to become a 'fan' of some philosophers and read them firsthand, you should probably read a history of philosophy first. Just go medieval/modern english tradition if you want it clearcut and analytical. edit: if you're looking for some sort of 'methodology' to philosophical thinking, try Robert Todd Carroll's Becoming a Critical Thinker - A Guide for the New Millennium. | ||
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hellokitty[hk]
United States1309 Posts
"Philosophy: Who Needs It?" (Any Rand) You mean Ayn Rand, and look into her other books too. | ||
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Ingenol
United States1328 Posts
On October 27 2009 10:31 hellokitty[hk] wrote: You mean Ayn Rand, and look into her other books too. Yep, typo. Fixed now. :D | ||
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zulu_nation8
China26351 Posts
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L
Canada4732 Posts
On October 27 2009 09:58 nimysa wrote: So I've reached a point in life where things are changing fast and it's a confusing period without much answers and too many questions, my mind is basically in a blank slate right now and I was wondering if you guys could recommend me any classical works (ex: montaigne,locke,lao-tzu etc). Specifically works that are very logical, gives you analytic clear coherent arguments and teaches you a certain type of philosophical thinking (ex:sherlock holmes=empiricism). You can't perform proper logical analysis without first determining what hidden assumptions you have. Travel to the start of western philosophy and read greek/egyptian mythology, then go do some Plato/Aristotle. | ||
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nimysa
United States383 Posts
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citi.zen
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Bar that... get a subscription to hustler. | ||
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ShaperofDreams
Canada2492 Posts
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PH
United States6173 Posts
I think you're just looking for works with clear argumentation. Logic is a flimsy word in the way you're using it. Kant sounds like a good choice (but it seems you're already familiar with at least some of his work). I've only read his Groundwork, though. Try reading Descartes. His Meditations on the First Philosophy (or something like that...I can't remember the exact title) has very interesting argumentation, but no reliance on logic as we know it today. | ||
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lOvOlUNiMEDiA
United States643 Posts
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Ingenol
United States1328 Posts
On October 27 2009 12:14 lOvOlUNiMEDiA wrote: I was surprised that Rand was mentioned in this thread. And even more surprised the mention of her name didn't unleash a tornado of snickers and smears. Regardless, I agree that Rand is a great choice -- especially considering you are looking for a comprehensive, integrated approach to life. Rand, like Aristotle, thought that Philosophy is the tool needed to live a good life. Good Luck. I'm also pleased thus far. Then again, if you read Atlas Shrugged it basically spells out almost exactly what's happening economically to the world today. It's almost scary how relevant and precise it is despite being written over 50 years ago. I suppose that's why it has reemerged on best-seller lists. | ||
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Knickknack
United States1187 Posts
ayn rand...well academics and intellectuals largely ignore her, not without good reason. Since you seem to want to learn certain schools of thought, off the top of my head i would say pragmatism as that is critical of traditional metaphysics and epistemology as well. A short essay to start: http://peirce.org/writings/p107.html I'd probably recommend reading/listening to shorter bits and then going deeper into whatever you fancy. Some things to look though: http://www.btinternet.com/~glynhughes/squashed/ http://www.philosophypress.co.uk/ http://philosophynow.org/ http://www.philosophytalk.org/ http://nigelwarburton.typepad.com/philosophy_bites/ http://webcast.berkeley.edu/courses.php?semesterid=2010-B | ||
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omninmo
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EDIT: On second thought, there are many subtle references the author makes so if you are not versed in greek and german philosophy pre-Nietzsche then maybe you should just read Plato. Philosophy is like music. Every masterpiece has fans and detractors. Depends what you like to read. If you want "logic" you can read Aristotle or Wittgenstein but the contents do not exactly match-up despite both being "logical". Basically, your OP is not entirely clear. | ||
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Mickey
United States2606 Posts
On October 27 2009 12:54 omninmo wrote: Nietzsche's Twilight of the Idols or How to Philosophize with a Hammer summarized all which was relevant and paved the way for everything that followed. He touches on Plato/Socrates, Hume, Kant, Schopenhauer and begins to to discuss the issues that the so-called post-modernists like Heidegger and Foucault carried. This is solid advice. | ||
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Equaoh
Canada427 Posts
 I certainly haven't read Atlas Shrugged, so I won't judge.I'd suggest some Indian philosophy - read the Vedantas or the Bhagavad Gita. I think the topics they deal with are so broad they'd give you the grounding you need to think logically in whatever situation you're in | ||
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Physician
United States4146 Posts
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mangomango
United States265 Posts
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