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Nigel Warburton's Philosophy Books 2016

Philosopher and author Nigel Warburton picks his favourite philosophy books of 2016.

The Path: A New Way to Think About Everything

Michael Puett and Christine Gross-Loh

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER In order to 'think big' we must first think...

Anger and Forgiveness: Resentment, Generosity, and Justice

Martha C. Nussbaum

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We live in a culture of apology and forgiveness. But while there are a few thinkers who are critical...

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The Dream of Enlightenment: The Rise of Modern Philosophy

Anthony Gottlieb

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Western philosophy is now two and a half millennia old, but much of it came in just two staccato...

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Ethics in the Real World: 82 Brief Essays on Things That Matter

Peter Singer

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Peter Singer is often described as the world's most influential philosopher. He is also one of its...

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At the Existentialist Cafe: Freedom, Being, and Apricot Cocktails

Sarah Bakewell

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Paris, near the turn of 1932-3. Three young friends meet over apricot cocktails at the Bec-de-Gaz...

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Andy K (10821 KP) created a video about Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) in Movies

Feb 7, 2018 (Updated Feb 7, 2018)

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Philosophize with Socrates

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Beetle Rider (341 KP) rated Blade Runner (1982) in Movies

Apr 7, 2018

Blade Runner (1982)

1982 | Sci-Fi

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Interesting dystopian philosophy.

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ErinSJ (112 KP) rated Westworld in TV

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Westworld

2016 | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

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Britt Smith (36 KP) rated Equal Rites: Discworld Novel 3 in Books

Mar 11, 2018

Solid enjoyment, borderline philosophy, typical Pratchett.

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Paige (428 KP) rated Gerhard Richter - Painting (2012) in Movies

Jul 28, 2017

Gerhard Richter - Painting (2012)

2012 | Biography, Documentary

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Really inspiring

Philosophy and Art, blended in an unpretentious way.

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Siri Hustvedt recommended Either/Or in Books (curated)

Either/Or

Soren Kierkegaard | 1992 | Fiction & Poetry, Philosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences, Religion, Romance

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"Kierkegaard’s ironies have driven me crazy for many years, but I crave them anyway. Every time I read it, this novel as philosophy or philosophy as novel never stops producing new meanings."

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Rachel Maria Berney (114 KP) rated Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy in Books

Dec 5, 2018

Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy

Simon Blackburn | 1999 | Philosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences

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A good introduction to philosophy

If, like me, you suddenly found yourself interested in philsophy, this book is a good place to start. It covers the basic topics in philsophy and mostly explains them in an easy to understand way for a novice. There is a chapter, about zombies and robots, that takes a couple of reads, that is the hardest part of the book. You have to think differently in philosophy and this books help you guide your mind into thinking a different way, looking at things in a different way.
Everyone should read a little philosophy, expand their minds and question their beliefs. It's how people grow and move forward.
I know people think philosophy is not 'worth it', Lawrence Krauss for one (I like his books too), but all the sciences started as philosophy. They were thought experiments, until they were practical and got their own subject heading.
Want to know what philosophy is all about? This is a good place to start.