I want to learn Philosophy. How should I start ? (lemmings.world)

submitted 11 months ago by gunpachi@lemmings.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Lately I have found an interest in philosophy. I would love to dig deeper into it when I get the time.

I just started reading Seneca's Letters from a stoic and plan to read Tao te Ching next, as I always wanted to implement thoughts from Stoicism and Taoism in my life.

I'm aware that, randomly reading different philosophical works won't give me much in-depth knowledge.

I want to know what's a good way to go about it and the resources I could use.

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[-] ominouslemon@lemm.ee 7 points 11 months ago

If you're still not very knowledgeable, "Sophie's World" by Jostein Gaarder is an awesome read. Don't let the fact that it's a novel fool you, it's perfect to understand who's who across philosophy's history.

[-] Gargleblaster@kbin.social 3 points 11 months ago

I came here to say this. The Tao of Pooh and the Te of Piglet by Benjamin Hoff are also solid reads.

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