What's a good philosophy book for novices?

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Topic Short Name Philosophy Books for Novices
Result Specific Name book
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Type of Topic Results are Person/Place/Thing
Categories Culture & Humanities
Tags intro, philosophers, philosophy
Importance of popularity low
Create Date 5/24/09
Creator chris
All Contributors zombiewhisperer, saralynneharper, tbettridge, chewdak, senelis, sure, marcescence, jabarrett, denisol, eb09, crossroadsman, ictus, dgaybrick, anita1, priscilla, hugo, kelly, jon, thudson, chris
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Which type of philosophy interests you the most?

  • Western
  • Chinese
  • Persian
  • Indian
eb09 5/25/09 1,719 low

Which of the following interests you the most:

  • Ancient philosophy
  • Medieval philosophy
  • Modern philosophy
eb09 5/25/09 1,703 low

Which branch of philosophy most interests you?

  • Metaphysics
  • Epistemology
  • Ethics
  • Political
  • Aesthetics
  • Logic
  • Philosophy of Mind (Thought)
eb09 5/25/09 1,384 low

How do you feel about scientific thought?

  • It's just for scientists - and they don't want me in their club.
  • I'm in the science club!
  • Who doesn't like science - everyone in!
thudson 5/25/09 627 low

Are you more interested in:

  • The history of philosophy
  • A survey of philosophical problems
  • A survey of famous philosophers
  • A famous philosophy book that is accessible to non-philosophers
  • An introduction to a particular philosopher/philosophy
  • A famous philosophy book that is an advance reading
chris 5/24/09 2,203 low