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Tue 25 Dec, 2007 05:37 pm
Hey everyone!
I just decided to join this forum, mainly because I'm looking to gain more insight into philosophy. I'm seriously considering if I should go on towards a degree in philosophy when I'm in college or not.
However, my only knowledge about actual philosophy is mainly of moral/ethical theories, and not much else. Hell, I'm not even that knowledgeable about ethical theories (I just know the basics).
I was hoping that by joining this forum I might gain some more knowledge about philosophy, sort of pick it up via osmosis, if you get what I mean.
Anyways, does anyone have any suggestions for a college-level book which could present philosophy in a readable but academic manner?
Thanks!
BTW, I wanted to post a thread in the Ethics subforum, but the site didn't let me... Do I need to have my account validated or something? :confused:
@krazy kaju,
krazy kaju wrote:BTW, I wanted to post a thread in the Ethics subforum, but the site didn't let me... Do I need to have my account validated or something? :confused:
Welcome to the forum krazy kaju!
The rule is that you need to make one contributing post or an introductory post before you can start a thread, so you should be able to start a thread now.
@krazy kaju,
I am reading Burtrand Russell's History of Western Philosophy. Its a great read, although very thorough and in turn very long, but well worth it.
@krazy kaju,
Welcome to the Philosophy Forum Krazy! You should be able to post in all the forums like Pyth has stated.
Lots of good information and discussion in the forums. Please enjoy the forum and the community.
@krazy kaju,
Quote: Anyways, does anyone have any suggestions for a college-level book which could present philosophy in a readable but academic manner?
My entry level book was called
Archetypes of Wisdom. It is descent, but not the best. I think it is meant to go along with lectures.
Frederick Copleston wrote a renowned series called
The History of Philosophy. It is extremely in depth, and may be what your looking for.
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