A New History of Western Philosophy
Anthony Kenny
Philosophy
87 selected books, grouped by course
A place to start
Philosophy: follow the argument, not just the quotation
Editorial guidance for university students, with independent learners in mind. This is not an official university reading plan. Check your own syllabus before buying; editions and exercise numbers differ.
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Choose by question—ethics, knowledge, mind, politics or a historical period. An introductory overview can supply context, but primary texts reward slow reading. A short classic is not necessarily easy, and one philosophical tradition cannot stand in for all others.
Suggested reading approach
- For each passage, state the question, conclusion and reasons in your own words. Mark the premise you find least convincing and explain why.
- Read a short section twice: first for the structure of the argument, then again to check how key terms are being used.
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