Litsy

Pensees | Blaise Pascal, A. Krailsheimer

27. Miscellaneous. Language. Those who make antitheses by forcing words are like those who make false windows for symmetry. Their rule is not to speak accurately, but to make apt figures of speech.

CarolynM George! So good to see you here again 💕 Hope you are doing ok. 1w

Trashcanman @CarolynM Hi Carolyn!! How have you been? I‘m doing so so. Better than years pasts but a lot has happened. What‘s new with you? How‘s everyone on your end? 1w

CarolynM I‘ve been through a challenging period, but time and some counselling have helped. Things are looking up at a personal level, if not at a geopolitical one 😬 Hope you can say the same 🙂 6d

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Rome753

Meditations | Marcus Aurelius

"I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinion of himself than on the opinion of others."
Marcus Aurelius, "Meditations"

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GingerAntics

The Philosophy Book | DK

This chapter FINALLY had some philosophy!
#PeterGodfreySmith #OtherMinds #Philosophy #AdventuresInPhilosophy #DeadPhilosophersSociety

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ravenlee

Apologies | Plato, Xenophon

Warning: review dump coming! I‘ve been mired in the chaos recently, and struggling to find the space to keep sane. I did take a quick trip with a friend to see the Gin Blossoms in concert (I‘ve wanted to see them for 30 years!), so that helped. Here‘s #DannyBoy for tax.

TheBookHippie Sweetness. 3w

Ruthiella 😻😻😻 3w

Suet624 💕💕💕 it‘s a tough time. 3w

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 3w

Darklunarose ❤️❤️😻 3w

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Rachel.Rencher

The Problems of Philosophy | Bertrand Russell

I've been studying epistemology in my class this semester and I've been looking for books to help me understand it better. I added this book to my ThriftBooks cart two days ago, and then I surreptitiously found it at the library book sale yesterday! It's annotated and I'm enjoying not only reading Russell's writings, but also the scribblings of the previous owner who was also trying to make sense of it all.

Schwifty I don‘t know if you‘re into graphic novels, but there‘s one I particularly enjoy called Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth which is the story of Russell‘s early years, courtship of his wife and struggle to formulate his analytical philosophy. I majored in philosophy in college and read a ton of his work. He was particularly accessible when others, especially non-English philosophers, were not so much to the layman. Anyway, happy reading. 3w

Rachel.Rencher @Schwifty Thank you for the recommendation! I love graphic novels & that one is now added to my ThriftBooks cart. 👍 3w

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AlaSkaat

Key Philosophical Writings | Rene Descartes

Anyone else gets annoyed by these? ://

Almost always can‘t get my focus back

kspenmoll Yes! 1mo

AlaSkaat @kspenmoll it reminded me of the ‘can you find the the mistake? 123‘ so I kept going back and forth thinking I‘m reading it wrong ! There‘s so many punctuation mistakes in books though. Especially older ones. 1mo

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UnderworldAmusements

The Dawn of Day | Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

“The free man is immoral, because it is his will to depend upon himself and not upon tradition: in all the primitive states of humanity 'evil' is equivalent to 'individual,' 'free,' 'arbitrary,' 'unaccustomed,' 'unforeseen,' 'incalculable.'“ ~Friedrich Nietzsche, 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒘𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒂𝒚

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ChaoticMissAdventures

Immanuel Kant's Kritik der reinen Vernunft | Immanuel Kant

Sent to me by a friend I am not sure the source

Box has a box set of Kant 🤣😂🤣

CatLass007 I have never read Kant. Are you someone who has read him, liked it or at least learned from? If so, do you have any thoughts on an entry-level book for the uninitiated? I‘m always on the lookout for new authors to teach me new things. 2mo

CatLass007 Oh, and it‘s great that your books made it to you anyway. It‘s too bad that the gift card was lost and you don‘t know who sent it. I hope it was a generous Litten who will speak up. 2mo

Booksblanketsandahotbeverage Clearly an uncultured thief 😉 2mo

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ChaoticMissAdventures @CatLass007 I dabbled in philosophy in college and lets just say that we had a super rude rhyme for Kant he is tough, and a bit boring (he probably isn't as bad as I remember, or we pretended, I do believe in his founding belief). I think if you are interested in the philosophy of ethics and reasoning I would start with this one -

Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals

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ChaoticMissAdventures @Booksblanketsandahotbeverage clearly. No dragons, no shirtless men on the cover. Can't be good - ohhh maybe the “thief“ already has these books? 😂 2mo

Booksblanketsandahotbeverage Lol! Then they should have left a note with their review… 🤣 2mo

CatLass007 Thanks! 2mo

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bensyn.shukaliak

Meditations | Marcus Aurelius

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Meditations is a classical collection of writings by Marcus Aerelius, former emperor of the Roman Empire. Marcus‘ Meditations are commonly entwined to Stoicism, an ancient philosophy, and would be placed in the self-help section of any library. As I read further into the book, I increasingly find Marcus‘ reflections relevant to modern day life, although having lived nearly 2000 years ago.

bensyn.shukaliak Meditations teaches a new state of mind, and way of living, through self-control, discipline, and compassion, and is an amazing read for one looking to improve their life and strengthen their mind. 3mo

bensyn.shukaliak If you enjoy books that focus on self development and leadership, Meditations has many similar aspects to The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene as both books put focus on one‘s perspective on the world around them through constant discipline and daily mindset development. (edited) 3mo

bensyn.shukaliak An individual key theme in Meditations that is consistently referenced in many reflections throughout the book is self-control and self-discipline, of oneself despite the severity of external events. Summarized, the key theme in meditations is this: We cannot control the world around us, the only thing we can control is the way we respond. 3mo

bensyn.shukaliak Keep a calm and logical mind no matter what happens around you. This philosophy is consistently tested throughout Marcus‘ life, and perfectly demonstrated through his actions. From plague and loss, to famine and criticism, although often under extreme pressure, Marcus led the Roman Empire through courage, counsel and wisdom. 3mo

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Nebklvr

Meditations | Marcus Aurelius

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He was very wise. He also comes across as a self-righteous prig.

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