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Originally Posted by Bobblehead
I think you missed round 7 as well, roger; so we need another pick.
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Ooops, that's right. Well, let me keep on in the same vein then. In the Philosophy section, I'll take
A History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell.
This book has a lot to recommend it. First of all, it's a fantastic overview of the history of major trends in thinking and belief in Western culture, from the rise of Classical Greece onwards. Second, Russell is a fantastic writer and does a wonderful job of making complex ideas easy to understand. He's even funny.
But most of all, in reading Russell evaluate other ideas, you get a really interesting look into his own way of thinking and his own values. Because he isn't shy to let his own opinions and ideas come through, you get a really good idea of his own methods and philosophy.
This is not an objective book. But it is a fascinating tour by an incredibly knowledgeable guide, and a really thorough look into how a thinker of real historical impact thought and felt.