2024 the best books of philosophy review

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Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy theories, principles, and figures of philosophy into tedious discourse that even Plato would reject. Philosophy 101 cuts out the boring details and exhausting philosophical methodology, and instead, gives you a lesson in philosophy that keeps you engaged as you explore the fascinating history of human thought and inquisition.

From Aristotle and Heidegger to free will and metaphysics, Philosophy 101 is packed with hundreds of entertaining philosophical tidbits, illustrations, and thought puzzles that you won't be able to find anywhere else.

So whether you're looking to unravel the mysteries of existentialism, or just want to find out what made Voltaire tick, Philosophy 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1440567670
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adams Media; Illustrated edition (October 18, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781440567674
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1440567674
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.8 x 7.13 inches
Reviewer: Joey
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I can finally read about philosophy
Review: I am a science PhD and have an MBA and....I hate philosophy. I had a philosophy class for one semester in my first year of college and I just couldn't deal with it. I thought it was so stupid. Old folk asking dumb questions about trees falling in forests and not making sounds - wow, how exciting (sarcastic). But this introductory book actually explains things exceptionally well, and in a way that is easy to follow and will not put you to sleep (although it could do that too, in a good way, if you were to read it close enough to bedtime). The general structure of the book is chronological, and it holds your hand on a journey through the development of human intellectual thought from several hundred years B.C. to present. It describes how, why, and by whom our level of thinking about existence has progressed during this time period. It's a great little book. I highly recommend this book to all of my fellow human beings.

Reviewer: DeeJay
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: One of the greatest books I've ever read and let me explain why
Review: As someone who has just begun this philosophical journey, I have been overwhelmed and unsure where to start. In my excitement I went out and bought Nietzsche, Freud, Dostoevsky, Jung, Marx, you name it. I then realized that you don't begin running by attempting a marathon, you start with a light jog. I needed to learn the basics and have a background and overview of what I was getting myself into. In comes Philosophy 101. This book is written extremely well in a simple, concise, and logical order that anyone can understand. It breaks down complex topics into bite sized amounts and doesn't feel overwhelming at all. It is also extremely engaging, there's something magical about the way the author articulates his points. This may sound strange but it actually IS a page turnover (you probably weren't expecting that). There is NOTHING boring about this book.If you are newly embarking on this journey of understanding philosophy this is THE place to start. I will say this book is slightly on the smaller side and it first I was concerned it would hinder the reading experience but on the contrary it actually improved it. The text is perfectly legible and sized perfectly, absolutely no difficulty in reading. I actually like the fact it is a little smaller, it makes it so convenient to grab a chair, sit outside, and immerse yourself in the text.*Important note to add I also purchased a book called "The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained" along with this one which proved to be an excellent decision and complements this book perfectly. Philosophy 101 reads more like a traditional book but The Philosophy Book is a larger beautifully illustrated work of art that acts more like a reference book. It covers hundreds of philosophers and each of them has a dedicated section, along with exemplary illustrated examples of philosophical topics. I HIGHLY suggest you buy the hardcover copy of that book as well if you can swing it.As Descartes once said cogito, ergo sum, I think, therefore I am.

Reviewer: JJ
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A good smattering of philosophy... Recommended for beginners
Review: This book might be good for postmodern audiences with short attention spans, though it is technically not a good introduction to the vast subject of philosophy. Though the author is not a professional philosopher nor does he have any academic degrees in the subject, he is a good teacher and has done his homework. I cannot recommend this book for those who want to study philosophy on an academic level, though it is worthwhile for those looking for a quick overview of some hot topics in philosophy.

Reviewer: J
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Definitely a great buy and a necessity if you are taking philosophy
Review: This dictionary definitely helps me in my philosophy class. It has a soft cover and is cheaper here than anywhere else. Definitely a great buy and a necessity if you are taking philosophy. The book came super fast and was a fantastic buy. It features so many terms and they are put in a way my philosophy book does not put it. Sometimes you just need an actual book instead of using the internet to look up the words. Sometimes you get something you were not looking for. The answer is this book, it came super fast and I had it for my next class. Impress your teacher by buying this book and showing him that you are dedicated. This book even features concepts that are hard to understand in class or from the book. Reading it in a different way definitely helped me.

Reviewer: Max
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Series!
Review: These books are well written in easy-to-understand language. Definitely recommend!

Reviewer: Jeff LeVine
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A crash course in philosophy
Review: Basically, the book is exactly what it’s cover claims it is – a crash course in philosophy. It does make the strange decision to not present its material in any kind of order, which makes it harder to see the connections between different schools of thought and how different ideas developed. I think by having the whole book be sort of random, it also makes it more difficult to retain some of the information presented.I found the book at its best in two areas 1. when presenting short, three to five page chapters on certain philosophers and their main ideas and 2. the short chapters that clearly explained specific thought problems and paradoxes, such as the trolley problem or Plato’s cave.On the negative side, I would say, so much info is presented is such a brief fashion, sometimes just a couple sentence introduction to a complex idea, that some concepts are pretty difficult to grasp, and not clearly enough explained (for me). Scattered throughout the book, there are also at least several obvious errors, maybe due to lax or rushed proofreading (such as a sentence in the chapter on Bertrand Russell, that as written seems to say he was opposed to nuclear disarmament, when the opposite was true - in fact he was the original president of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament)… which obviously makes me wonder what else the book may have got wrong.Overall though, the book was basically what I hoped it would be, a mostly clear, concise run through the major philosopher’s biographies and philosophical concepts in less than three hundred pages.

Reviewer: aaron
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: ADHD approved !
Review: Excellent for people who may have scattered attention spans! Condensed so well and palatable. Keeps you in the groove and new information coming while helping you retain what you’ve learned with simplicity.So well put together.

Reviewer: hayley
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Easy to read but still informative. I enjoyed it.

Reviewer: mr d linly
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Good quality with prompt delivery

Reviewer: Sofia B.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Well-written book that covers all the important parts of the history of Philosophy without being too complicated.

Reviewer: Alfredo Colin
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: No me gustó. Aparentemente se presentaba como una obra que se alejaba de típico corte aburrido y académico de la filosofía. Creí podría incluir un compendio de lo mejor de la filosofía universal, en cambio sólo aborda la historia y diferentes corrientes del pensamiento, con el ya referido corte académico y aburrido que desencanta aventurarse en estos temas. Lo devolví apenas a un día de buscar y buscar algo rescatable entre sus páginas.

Reviewer: Kanchan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excellent read