In this world-renowned introductory book on philosophy, the famous contemporary philosopher Thomas Nagel opens the door to the world of philosophy for us with incredibly concise length and clear language.
Don't be put off by the esoteric appearance of "philosophy"! This book does not talk about philosophers and philosophical concepts, but asks 9 philosophical questions that everyone has been confused about: How do we know that the world outside the mind is not a big dream? Why is it so difficult to understand other people's minds? What is the relationship between body and soul? Why can language convey meaning? Is our will free? Why are our actions right and wrong? What kind of inequality is unjust? What does death mean? What is the meaning of life?
By responding to these questions, Nagel demonstrates the true joy of philosophical thinking.
In fact, philosophers throughout the ages have embarked on their philosophical journeys with these questions in mind. The source of philosophy lies in the world around us and the complex and colorful entanglements between us and the world.
The purpose of this book is not to give the correct answer, but to lead you to a philosophical way of thinking in a very easy way, teaching you to use it to capture the confusion and insights that burst out of your heart, and to accumulate wisdom. I hope your examination of life will begin with your first philosophy book.
Reader comments
This is a great book for anyone who wants to get started in philosophy. Personally, I don't think it is necessary to think deeply about every issue in it. It is enough to think about the issues that interest you at the current stage.
This book basically has no philosophical terminology. It just uses some basic philosophical questions and treats you as a questioner or seeker. It makes you think by raising questions and showing the contradictions between various solutions and solutions. It is very meaningful for those who want to get started. Its greatest significance is that it is easy to understand, puts forward various doubtful attitudes about the most basic presets in life or daily language, and tries its best to get you into such a state of mind.
Need to think for yourself
After reading it, I made a lot of additional explanations about my own experience.
Good-looking, easy to understand
It's rewarding and beautiful.
There are many questions and examples in the article to stimulate thinking, but sometimes a series of questions can make people unable to change their minds.
Yes, the questions are very simple, easy to make people think, and can have a thinking collision with the author.
Simple and easy to read, it can be read by high school students, but it is not suitable for accumulating famous sentences. It is suitable for those who simply like philosophy and have no utilitarian purpose!
It is suitable for people who are just beginning to understand philosophy.
This is a great book for anyone who wants to get started in philosophy. Personally, I don't think it is necessary to think deeply about every issue in it. It is enough to think about the issues that interest you at the current stage.
This book basically has no philosophical terminology. It just uses some basic philosophical questions and treats you as a questioner or seeker. It makes you think by raising questions and showing the contradictions between various solutions and solutions. It is very meaningful for those who want to get started. Its greatest significance is that it is easy to understand, puts forward various doubtful attitudes about the most basic presets in life or daily language, and tries its best to get you into such a state of mind.
Need to think for yourself
After reading it, I made a lot of additional explanations about my own experience.
Good-looking, easy to understand
It's rewarding and beautiful.
There are many questions and examples in the article to stimulate thinking, but sometimes a series of questions can make people unable to change their minds.
Yes, the questions are very simple, easy to make people think, and can have a thinking collision with the author.
Simple and easy to read, it can be read by high school students, but it is not suitable for accumulating famous sentences. It is suitable for those who simply like philosophy and have no utilitarian purpose!
It is suitable for people who are just beginning to understand philosophy.