the best introduction to philosophy book imo (allthough it doesnt claim to be one):
Labyrinths of reason : paradox, puzzles, and the frailty of knowledge / William Poundstone
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The Stranger - Albert Camus
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Apr-02-2004 03:25
MrSquirrel
Auf Wiedersehen
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: In a Tree.
More sci-fi from the squirrel who devours books.
The Man Who Never MIssed; Matadora; The Machiavelli Interface; The Albino Knife; and The 97th Step all written by Steve Perry (I don't think it is the lead singer of Journey but one can never be sure).
it is a trilogy plus a sequel and prequel both written after the original 3. They are short books, less than 300 pages each and actually pretty good.
They are a very interesting story revolving around revolution on a massive scale. A friend loaned me the books and I must say I did enjoy the read.
I really need to re-read a lot of the plays I read in Undergrad and Grad school now that I am seeing people continually post books by some of the authors in this thread (Camus, and Machiavelli were covered in my theatre history classes).
Of course I have some other books to finish first lol.
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Apr-02-2004 04:08
The Mex
tranceaddict in training
Registered: Apr 2004
Location: Hawaii
I would have to say Farenheit 451.
Was a great book. Makes one do deep thinking!
Apr-08-2004 05:01
Yoepus
Neo-condimist
Registered: Jan 2002
Location: Ketchup fields, Texas
For anyone into business or leadership this book is an excellent read:
"From Good To Great" by Jim Collin.
Its a top-10 for a year or so now. Slow in the middle, but very good solid points, and nice presenation.
Also I recommend
"On Power and Paradise" by Robert Kegan (sp?)
In my opinion it is the authoritative book that actually explains the divergence between Europe and USA by uncovering their philosophies and histories.
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Seeing as Diginut and co were so obsessed in working out what the true definition of terrorism is i recomend a book that i've read that bases the first chapter on defining what terrorism is. The problem with an internationally agreed definition is nobody can agree with what constitutes or defines a good government, which is important in order to differentiate the difference between a terrorist or freedom fighter/revolutionist. Anyway it goes off in many different tangents which would be right up diginutz's alley.
Terrorism and Justice........a Moral Argument in a threatened World.
Edited by Tony Coady and Michael O'keefe
Published by Melbourne University Press
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Apr-13-2004 19:27
Izzy
Virtue & Vice
Registered: Apr 2001
Location: TX TA #5
quote:
Originally posted by Yoepus
Also I recommend
"On Power and Paradise" by Robert Kegan (sp?)
In my opinion it is the authoritative book that actually explains the divergence between Europe and USA by uncovering their philosophies and histories.
i just finished reading it now
this is a MUST READ. its only 100 pages so most of you could finish it in 1-3 days... my highest recommandations to both sides of the political spectrum and both sides of the atlantic
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Apr-15-2004 04:40
Goashem
oh yeah twitch it girl
Registered: Mar 2004
Location: Toronto
has anyone here read mein kampf ?
Apr-22-2004 00:51
sufee_b
4/11/08 - Go home n00b
Registered: Dec 2003
Location: Fluff City
N e thing by Chomsky, Moore, Zinn, Roy and E. Said
Apr-23-2004 19:57
Yoepus
Neo-condimist
Registered: Jan 2002
Location: Ketchup fields, Texas
quote:
Originally posted by Izzy
i just finished reading it now
this is a MUST READ. its only 100 pages so most of you could finish it in 1-3 days... my highest recommandations to both sides of the political spectrum and both sides of the atlantic
We do some book deal with amazon with all the customers we send them. Like all TA polit forum addicts get 10% off fellow recommended titles by TA polit forum addicts
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Registered: Apr 2003
Location: Cleveland, OH
Hey I can contribute to this thread! As a philosphy minor at school I got bored reading the "old mens" philosophy books (ie Aristotle, Plato, etc..) I am currently reading into philosophy that we can correlate to these crazy modern times. Check out anything by J. Krishnamurti, he is a very good writer trying to look into the problems of the ego and mankinds endless struggle on this earth. I recommend these
"The Awakening of Intelligence" - J. Krishnamurti
"Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintanence" - Robert M. Pirsig
...I am just finishing the second one and it is now one of my favourites! Although it doesn't have much to do specifically with motorcycle repair I do ride bikes and I can see the relationships he is trying to establish between these things.
PS... btw anuneventrade how is the book:
"The Best War Ever" - Michael C.C. Adams
saw this one at the library before was thinking about checking it out. if you can't tell i'm a sucker for war stories/movies lol...