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peter12 · 12-15-2010, 04:53 PM

I did bugger off for a bit. No offense. Women (kinda) and PhD applications have kept me busy.

Recommendation? Read the best books and leave the summaries for Bertrand Russelites. Never save yourself the trouble of reading through the classics IF that is what you really want. Otherwise, I'd recommend just picking a philosopher or two and reading up on them.

I suppose it depends on your interests and all, etc... There are a lot of fine books written for a larger audience. Here's my personal favourite written by one of the thinkers I emulate in many ways.

http://www.amazon.ca/Closing-America...2457184&sr=8-1

12-15-2010, 04:53 PM	#8
peter12 Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Exp:	I did bugger off for a bit. No offense. Women (kinda) and PhD applications have kept me busy. Recommendation? Read the best books and leave the summaries for Bertrand Russelites. Never save yourself the trouble of reading through the classics IF that is what you really want. Otherwise, I'd recommend just picking a philosopher or two and reading up on them. I suppose it depends on your interests and all, etc... There are a lot of fine books written for a larger audience. Here's my personal favourite written by one of the thinkers I emulate in many ways. http://www.amazon.ca/Closing-America...2457184&sr=8-1