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Guys i have found four books on ancient philosophy and i don't know which one is the best so if you can help i would appreciate. 1) Routledge history of philosophy vol 1 2) Routledge companion to ancient philosophy 3) A companion to ancient philosophy (wiley) 4) blackwell guide to ancient philosophy...

Welcome. That's exactly what I'd recommend. The best idea is to start with the oldest and work your way to the newest. You'll discover that line "all of philosophy is but a footnote to Plato" is completely legit. I even found some Hume in Plato. I know what is that you saying, but I am af...

If you don't have basic grounding in philosophy of a more traditional kind you'll never be able to figure out what the fuss is all about. Most of the philosophers are flying against some of the bigger 19thC paradigms in philosophy. If you want to get a goos start at these guys you are better off ha...

Hi guys, I am new here. I have a little background in philosophy in its general sense. I deeply like the ideas and thoughts that are proposed in postmodern philosophy. I am interested in understanding and dedicatedly studying philosophers of this era in a comprehensive manner, philosophers like : B...

Hi guys, I am new here. I have a little background in philosophy in its general sense. I deeply like the ideas and thoughts that are proposed in postmodern philosophy. I am interested in understanding and dedicatedly studying philosophers of this era in a comprehensive manner, philosophers like : Ba...