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Is Aristotle difficult?
Aristotle can be tough, partly because some of what we have of his is kinda like lecture notes. In addition to reading the Aristotle, you could 2) Try reading something that tries to summarize Aristotle, like this Very Short Introduction to Ancient Philosophy.
How do I become more philosophical?
9 Ways Thinking Like a Philosopher Will Make You Wiser
- Go Slow to Go Fast. Our world is driven by speed.
- Focus on What’s Essential.
- Think in Shades of Grey.
- Spot the Weakness in an Argument.
- Be Intellectually Humble.
- Knock Down Your Own Ideas.
- Consider Alternative Possibilities.
- There’s No Right Thing.
Where should I start my philosophy book?
10 Best Philosophy Books For Beginners
- Sophie’s World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy – Our Top Pick.
- The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained.
- Socrates’ Way: Seven Keys to Using Your Mind to the Utmost.
- The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell.
- Meditations on First Philosophy by Descartes.
What is the best way to study Aristotle?
To study, don’t begin with secondary literature, handbooks, Wikipedia, etc. Begin with primary texts, that is, texts by Aristotle (or Plato) himself. To begin with primary texts, either learn Ancient Greek, or find good translations. (Joe Sachs’ translations are often pretty good.)
What is the best way to study Plato’s philosophy?
Don’t just read, study. To study, don’t begin with secondary literature, handbooks, Wikipedia, etc. Begin with primary texts, that is, texts by Aristotle (or Plato) himself. To begin with primary texts, either learn Ancient Greek, or find good translations.
What should I read from Aristotle for second year?
The second year’s readings from Aristotle include: Poetics (you might read this in a single weekend; it’s yet instructive to creative work even today), and Ethics (Book II; Book III, Chapters 5-12 and Book VI, Chapters 8-13. See how easy it is?
What are the most important works of Aristotle?
These, except perhaps De Interpretatione, Topics, and Sophistical Refutations, are the most important of Aristotle’s works. Of the remainder, the most important would probably be the Politics, Rhetoric, and Poetics.