All philosophers are autodidacts. The true philosopher, I believe, is a self-motivated learner who seeks knowledge for its own sake.\u00a0 As such, the philosopher seeks knowledge on her own terms and for her own sense of self-worth.\u00a0 My suggestion to those interested in philosophy is\u00a0simple: read.\u00a0 Read widely!\u00a0Read everything and anything that piques your curiosity.\u00a0\u00a0But in this age of unlimited information, where\u00a0to begin? An area that has always interested me and one that has sustained 30+ years of sustained inquiry is the history of philosophy. I liken it to the history of ideas. It’s not your typical kind of\u00a0history.\u00a0\u00a0To help the introductory level philosopher, here\u00a0is a selection of books and resources I have found particularly helpful:<\/p>\n
Copleston,\u00a0 A History of Philosophy;<\/p>\n
Cornford, Before and After Socrates;<\/p>\n
Durant, The Story of Philosophy;<\/p>\n
Miller, The Examined Life;<\/p>\n
Russell, \u00a0A History of Western Philosophy;<\/p>\n
Scruton, An Intelligent Person’s Guide to Philosophy;<\/p>\n
Steffens and Williams, The History of Science in Western Civilization;<\/p>\n
Woodcock, The Marvellous Century.<\/p>\n
I am also enjoying and highly recommend King’s College’s, Peter Adamson’s podcast, “Philosophy Without Gaps”….Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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