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A Romp Through the History of Philosophy

CloudCloud Veteran
edited August 2012 in General Banter
I ran across this site and watched the first part of this (free) beginners philosophy course (or lecture series), and thought maybe others would like to give it a go. I absolutely love philosophy, thinking about how things really are and such. :D

http://www.mariannetalbot.co.uk/podcasts/philosophy-for-beginners/1-a-romp-through-the-history-of-philosophy/
Jason[Deleted User]

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  • JasonJason God Emperor Arrakis Moderator
    I love philosophy too! Thanks for sharing. :)
  • CloudCloud Veteran
    edited August 2012
    @Jason, Welcome. :D For a while I consumed philosophy like it was water in a desert. I've read a few books on it and they've been eye-opening or consciousness-expanding. One book I'd recommend if you haven't read it is "A Brief History of Thought: A Philosophical Guide to Living" (Luc Perry).

    The evolution of our views over time is fascinating! I wish some die-hard Christians that don't know philosophies or other religions would read stuff like this to gain an appreciation for the larger picture. It's really a beautiful tapestry, but people close their eyes and cling to a single thread for dear life.
  • CloudCloud Veteran
    This lecture series is from 2008... I know it looks older,
  • RebeccaSRebeccaS Veteran
    edited August 2012
    I found this site earlier today, it's pretty neat :)http://www.iep.utm.edu/ I'm not sure how good it is as a beginner's resource but it has loads of info, and a history section, too, if that's what you're looking for.
  • CloudCloud Veteran
    Encyclopedias are always good, thanks for the link @RebeccaS.

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  • Lotus21Lotus21 Indiana Explorer
    I love people who love philosophy so that they can explain philosophy in plain language to me. haha
    Cloud
  • JasonJason God Emperor Arrakis Moderator
    I like checking out the interviews at Philosophy Bites and segments from Philosophy Talk, as well.
    Cloud
  • BunksBunks Australia Veteran
    edited August 2012
    Cloud said:

    One book I'd recommend if you haven't read it is "A Brief History of Thought: A Philosophical Guide to Living" (Luc Perry).

    Gee, he's come along way since his 90210 days!!!

    :D

    (Sorry.....I couldn't help myself)
    Jason
  • CloudCloud Veteran
    @Bunks, You just couldn't contain yourself could you? ;) Luc, not Luke.
    Bunks[Deleted User]
  • BeejBeej Human Being Veteran
    Radical! :rockon:
  • personperson Don't believe everything you think The liminal space Veteran
    Looks interesting, I'm going to bookmark it for later. Thanks.
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