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SIMPLE GUIDE TO (greek) PHILOSOPHERS?

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Question by ღ♥ღ latoya: SIMPLE GUIDE TO (greek) PHILOSOPHERS?
Hi. Im 15 years of age, but I am quite interested in Philosophy. I’ve never really taken a keen interest in ancient philosophers, such as Aristotle and Socrates, nor to say I have read anything into more modern ones like Hume.

But does anyone have a website that could introduce me to these philosophers IN A NUTSHELL. There’s tons of info out there, but most of it is jargon – I just want something that explains them to a very beginner to even the simplest of philosophy. Any other sites, with simple stuff on ethics e.g. abortion, or any sites that look into an array of such topics whilst can be understood easily would also be appreciated.

Thanks

Best answer:

Answer by Kerbachard! aKa MoonRider
well, if you want a book, get Philosophy for Dummies. No puns,but it does get at what your looking for.

Which creates a point. You must read, even if it is just a comic book.

Louis L”Amour is a perfect example of a writer (philosopher) who relayed his philosophies through his characters.

Read history, wars. You will be able to assess the for yourself. Study Sun Tzu!
Congratulations btw, for choosing the journey of innovative thought.

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The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy and Religion

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

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The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy & Religion provides a thorough discussion of the most widely practices belief systems of the East. Author Diane Morgan understands how to direct the materialistic, linear way of Western thinking toward a comprehension of the cyclical, metaphysical essence of Eastern philosophy. With an emphasis on the tenets and customs that Wester seekers find most compelling, this text is accessible to the novice yet sophisticated enough for … More >>

The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy and Religion

Can you meditate without any guide or philosophy/religion behind it?

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

I want to learn meditation. My purpose or goal in meditating is to gain access to a deeper level within myself, live in a state of clearer consciousness, enhance creativity and problem solving skills, and dispel anxiety and negativity.

Can I do this without following a specific path? Will I attain my goals by just jumping in and doing it? … I’ve tried reading and studying different methods and philosophies, but find that I get too caught up in the details and don’t make any progress.

The problem is, I’m not sure where or how to begin. Any advice?

Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

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Is it possible to be both a philosopher and a religious believer? Is philosophy a friend or foe to religious belief? Does talk of God make sense? Does God exist? What is God?
Essential for anyone pondering these and similar questions, Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology provides a comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible overview of the subject. Carefully edited by Brian Davies, it contains a wide-ranging selection of 65 of the best classical … More >>

Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology

The Blackwell Guide to the Modern Philosophers: From Descartes to Nietzsche

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

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This guide brings together eighteen original interpretations of the modern philosophers from Descartes to Nietzsche. The contributors succeed brilliantly in placing their figures within a rich historical, cultural, and philosophical context, noting some of the important ways in which their ideas and arguments were shaped by the intellectual currents of the time, and how they in turn shaped subsequent philosophical debate…. More >>

The Blackwell Guide to the Modern Philosophers: From Descartes to Nietzsche