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The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas)

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Essentialism will show you a new, better way of looking at productivity by giving you permission to be extremely selective about what’s truly essential in your life and then ruthlessly cutting out everything else. Why should you read it? It’s easy to feel depressed. All you have to do is turn on the news. But despite all the bad reporting, when you zoom out on the timeline, the world is doing better than it ever has. If you’re looking for hope, optimism, and more faith in humanity, this is the one to read. Key Takeaways Man’s Search for Meaning details holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl’s horrifying experiences in Nazi concentration camps, along with his psychological approach of logotherapy, which is also what helped him survive and shows how you can – and must – find meaning in your life. Why should you read it? What matters, in other words, isn’t what we feel but how we respond to those feelings.” — Donald Robertson The Book in One Sentence The easiest way for us to gain happiness is to learn how to want the things we already have.” — William B. Irvine The Book in One Sentence

You needn’t settle for a mediocre life just because the people around you did.” — Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus The Book in One Sentence The Power of Now shows you that every minute you spend worrying about the future or regretting the past is a minute lost, because the only place you can truly live in is the present, the now, which is why the book offers actionable strategies to start living every minute as it occurs and becoming 100% present in and for your life. Why should you read it? Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god.” — Aristotle The Book in One Sentence Clearly the Goodreads readership knows little about philosophy outside the western tradition (as rich as it is). Unfortunately, the western tradition is at best only one quarter of the world philosophical pie. As only one example to support such a statement, consider the 25 volumes of Karl H. Potter's (this being only one volume) Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies Vol. 8: Buddhist Philosophy from 100 to 350 A.D.. Indian philosophy itself is as old and as complex and as varied and as sophisticated as the entire Greek-European tradition. Get with it folks - start reading and learning the philosophy of the world's other great literary cultures! DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.Below, we cover some of the essential philosophy books that are best for those who are just starting or looking to expand their mind. How To Choose a Good Philosophy Book The Better Angels of Our Nature proves that we live in the most peaceful time in history, taking us through several major shifts that led to a global reduction in crime, explaining what motivates us to behave violently, and showing that these motivators are far outweighed by our naturally peaceful tendencies. Why should you read it? Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.” — Niccolò Machiavelli The Book in One Sentence There are a million talks, books, and celebrities out there telling us that “life is short.” But, honestly, no one ever said it better than Seneca in this short read. You’ll find yourself making highlight after highlight. It’s amazing and, productivity-wise, probably the only book you’ll ever have to read. Key Takeaways For a deeper dive into Stoicism and its central areas of application, consider this book. Like many other books on the topic, it divides its ideas into three section mapping to the three Stoic disciplines, so even if you’re just looking for advice on one particular field, you can easily skip around and get right to what’s most relevant to you right now. Key Takeaways

A nice illustrated introduction to the idea of philosophy for students/young people/the still-to be-initiated into the rigors of the philosophical tradition. Makes for a nice coffee table volume (pity about the ugly cover, since the illustrations inside are quite nice); - perfect for a waiting room where anyone interested can while away their time leafing through. What is the meaning of life? What is the universe made of? Read what our eminent philosophers thought about the nature of reality and the fundamental questions we ask ourselves. This one’s for nerds and philosophy geeks like me. Even modern translations still aren’t always super easy to understand, and you’ll have to reread sentences all the time. That said, there is something about reading an original text that makes it feel more special than even the best second-hand reporting. If you want to be able to claim you’ve actually read Aristotle, get yourself a copy of this book. Key Takeaways

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If we don’t understand our tools, then there is a danger we will become the tool of our tools.” — Rebecca Goldstein The Book in One Sentence This book has done a good job explaining some of the most notable philosophers and their influential ideas. This is especially true in the entries of modern and contemporary period continental philosophers. Figures such as Heidegger and Derrida whose books are condemned as difficult to follow are explained here clearly without any shred of doubt left. The flowcharts, images and pictures are perhaps there to attract those who have no appetite with philosophy at all, but they are somewhat helpful and not at all redundant.

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is nowthe world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages,withoffices in theUK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. Admit your own faults and mistakes, because ultimately, they might be your greatest source of strength. The happiest people discover their own nature and match their life to it.” — Ray Dalio The Book in One SentencePeople are frugal in guarding their personal property; but as soon as it comes to squandering time they are most wasteful of the one thing in which it is right to be stingy.” — Seneca The Book in One Sentence For a more detailed look at different aspects of philosophy, you can look at some of our book recommendation interviews below: We are having a hard time living because we are so bent on outwitting death.” — Simone de Beauvoir The Book in One Sentence Or you might be interested in reading about a particular philosopher whose name you've heard but you'd like to know more about. We provide dedicated reading lists for many important philosophers, including David Hume, Immanuel Kant, Georg Hegel, Friedrich Nietzsche, Hannah Arendt, Simone de Beauvoir and Ludwig Wittgenstein.

The Art of War is considered the definitive text on military strategy and warfare, written in ancient China around 500 BC, inspiring businesses, athletes, and of course generals to beat their opponents and competition the right way. Why should you read it? Digital minimalism centers on 3 principles: clutter is costly, optimization is vital, and intentionality is satisfying.When two globally revered spiritual leaders talk, it’s worth paying attention. When they discuss handling suffering as an essential life skill (because suffering is inevitable), you might want to drop everything else and listen for a while. This one probably works really well as an audiobook too. If you’re looking for more joy in your life, get this one. Key Takeaways The Book of Joyis the result of a 7-day meeting between the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, two of the world’s most influential spiritual leaders, during which they discussed one of life’s most important questions: how do we find joy despite suffering? Why should you read it? The heaviest penalty for declining to rule is to be ruled by someone inferior to yourself.” — Plato The Book in One Sentence While there isn’t always a clear and distinct answer to the many questions of philosophy, the entire field is a gateway to a higher sense of self. It gets you to think about all manner of things.

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