He does give a good presentation of the ideas of western philosophers and from this you might decide who and what to read based upon your particular insights.
A good history of philosophy gives you one of the best foundations from which to explore different ways of looking at the world. This is especially relevant as you are leaving a religious tradition.
While I haven't read it, I have heard very positive reviews of Anthony Kenny's (a very good philosopher) History of Western Philosophy series and it is the most up-to-date big book history. You can read the whole four volume series if you are especially dedicated, but the big one volume abridgement is probably enough.
I would recommend against Bertrand Russell's History of Philosophy. While Russell is often a delightful writer, and obviously a brilliant philosopher, he is too often sloppy and biased in his presentation of other views here.
That's interesting. I think it's clear based on the last thread that I made that I need to be better educated in philosophy. One problem I have in understanding philosophy is all the jargon. Is this a good place for a beginner to start? Will I learn the basic concepts and get a good understanding of the basic terms of philosophy with Kenny's series?
I suggest you read science books which tickle your fancy. You need to deprogram your obsession with belief(or non-belief), and shift it to more fruitful interests.
If these are the best apologetics have to offer you owe it to yourself to read them imo. Then come here so we can debunk their claims
I already read one of them, and scanned another. I represent their claims. I represent their claims in almost every one of my posts. If you want to debunk these claims, respond to my posts. Thank you.
I already read one of them, and scanned another. I represent their claims. I represent their claims in almost every one of my posts. If you want to debunk these claims, respond to my posts. Thank you.
I already read one of them, and scanned another. I represent their claims. I represent their claims in almost every one of my posts. If you want to debunk these claims, respond to my posts. Thank you.
So you posted 4 books and only read one of them? LOL!!!
So you posted 4 books and only read one of them? LOL!!!
well and he scanned one. So am I reading your post wrong, doggg, or have you not even scanned two of the books? If so, why not just post the ones you are familar with?
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