Here is a list of the best Beginner Philosophy books, some I have read myself, some that I did research on, and all have great reviews!
- The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (2017)
- Philosophy For Beginners (2007)
- Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner’s Guide (2005)
- Philosophy Made Slightly Less Difficult: A Beginner’s Guide to Life’s Big Questions (2005)
- Philosophy of Religion: A Beginner’s Guide (Beginner’s Guides) (2009)
- Islamic Philosophy: A Beginner’s Guide (Beginner’s Guides) (2009)
- Wicca for Beginners: Fundamentals of Philosophy & Practice (2006)
- Buddhism for Beginners: Plain and Simple Guide to Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation (2019)
- The Human Person: A Beginner’s Thomistic Psychology (2018)
- Political Philosophy: A Beginners’ Guide for Students and Politicians (2019)
- Philosophy of Mind (A Beginner’s Guide) (2006)
- Buddhism: Beginner’s Guide to Understanding & Practicing Buddhism to Become Stress and Anxiety Free (Buddhism, Mindfulness, Meditation, Buddhism For Beginners) (2016)
- Wicca for Beginners: Philosophy and Practice of Wicca Beliefs with Guide for Solitary Practitioner of Magic, Rituals, and Witchcraft for Living A Magical Life (2019)
- Marx for Beginners (2003)
- Eastern Philosophy For Beginners (2007)
The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (2017)
Explore the history and concepts of philosophy, from the big thinkers to complex theories, with straightforward text and witty illustrations that demystify an often daunting subject matter. Now in paperback.Are the ideas of René Descartes, Mary Wollstonecraft, John Locke, and Thomas Hobbes still relevant today? The Philosophy Book unpacks the writings and ideas of more than 100 of history’s well-known philosophers, taking you on a journey from ancient Greece to modern day.
Philosophy For Beginners (2007)
Why does philosophy give some people a headache, others a real buzz, and yet others a feeling that it is subversive and dangerous? Why do a lot of people think philosophy is totally irrelevant? What is philosophy anyway?The ABCs of philosophy – easy to understand but never simplistic.Beginning with basic questions posed by the ancient Greeks – What is the world made of? What is a man? What is knowledge?
Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner’s Guide (2005)
Designed specifically for students with no background knowledge in the subject, this accessible introduction covers all of the basic concepts and major theories in the philosophy of mind. Topics discussed include dualism, behaviorism, the identity theory, functionalism, the computational theory of mind, connectionism, physicalism, mental causation, and consciousness. The text is enhanced by chapter summaries, a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and self-assessment questions.
Philosophy Made Slightly Less Difficult: A Beginner’s Guide to Life’s Big Questions (2005)
From time to time we all face life’s big questions . . . And as we wrestle with these issues, we may even find ourselves thinking, Perhaps what I need is a good dose of philosophy. It’s a shame philosophy is so difficult. Garrett DeWeese and J. P. Moreland understand this frustration and in this book offer help to make philosophy at least slightly less difficult.
Philosophy of Religion: A Beginner’s Guide (Beginner’s Guides) (2009)
A much-needed introductory level book on this widely studied subject.Isaac Asimov said that “whatever the tortures of hell, I think the boredom of heaven would be even worse.” Such quandaries are the bread and butter of philosophy of religion.
Islamic Philosophy: A Beginner’s Guide (Beginner’s Guides) (2009)
From the introduction of Greek Philosophy into the Muslim world in the eighth century, right through to modern times, Majid Fakhry charts the evolution and interaction of philosophy, theology, and mysticism in the Islamic context.
Wicca for Beginners: Fundamentals of Philosophy & Practice (2006)
Due to the sheer number of Wicca 101 books on the market, many newcomers to the Craft find themselves piecing together their Wiccan education by reading a chapter from one book, a few pages from another. Rather than depending on snippets of wisdom to build a new faith, Wicca for Beginners provides a solid foundation to Wicca without limiting the reader to one tradition or path.
Buddhism for Beginners: Plain and Simple Guide to Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation (2019)
Do You Want To Free Yourself From Stress And Anxiety?Would you like to bring peace and joy in your life?Many people hear the word “Buddhism” and they think it is a religion.
The Human Person: A Beginner’s Thomistic Psychology (2018)
The Human Person presents a brief introduction to the human mind, the soul, immortality, and free will. While delving into the thought of Thomas Aquinas, it addresses contemporary topics, such as skepticism, mechanism, animal language research, and determinism. Steven J.
Political Philosophy: A Beginners’ Guide for Students and Politicians (2019)
Politicians invoke grand ideas: social justice, democracy, community, liberty, equality. But what do these ideas really mean? How can politicians across the political spectrum appeal to the same values?
Philosophy of Mind (A Beginner’s Guide) (2006)
In this lively and entertaining introduction to the philospohy of the mind, Edward Feser explores the questions central to the discipline. #128,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #304 in Consciousness & Thought Philosophy Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?
Buddhism: Beginner’s Guide to Understanding & Practicing Buddhism to Become Stress and Anxiety Free (Buddhism, Mindfulness, Meditation, Buddhism For Beginners) (2016)
4th Edition Now Available with New Beautiful Images and also as Audiobook! “No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.” – Buddha An ancient and deeply revered practice, Buddhism is even more popular now than it has been in decades. The secret behind its steady rise is due in part to the plethora of benefits Buddhism reaps upon those who practice it and apply its teachings to their lives.
Wicca for Beginners: Philosophy and Practice of Wicca Beliefs with Guide for Solitary Practitioner of Magic, Rituals, and Witchcraft for Living A Magical Life (2019)
Buy the Paperback Version of the Book and get the Kindle Book Version for FREE!If you have been looking to learn more about the Wiccan belief system, then this book is for you.The thing is, you’ve probably tried to learn about Wicca and their belief system.
Marx for Beginners (2003)
A cartoon book about Marx? Are you sure it’s Karl, not Groucho? How can you summarize the work of Karl Marx in cartoons? It took Rius to do it. He’s put it all in: the origins of Marxist philosophy, history, economics; of capital, labor, the class struggle, socialism. And there’s a biography of "Charlie" Marx besides.Like the companion volumes in the series, Marx for Beginners is accurate, understandable, and very, very funny.
Eastern Philosophy For Beginners (2007)
The spiritual rewards and intellectual challenges of Eastern Philosophy are revealed in this visually stunning book, illustrated by Joe Lee and with 19th Century engravings.Eastern Philosophy is not an intellectual pursuit, but one that involves one’s entire being. Much of it is so deeply entwined with the non-intellectual art of meditation, that the two are impossible to separate.
Best Beginner Philosophy Books Worth Your Attention
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Buddhism and Taoism for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Discover the Secrets of Tibetan Buddhism and Taoism Religion, to Learn the Buddhist and Taoist Philosophy
Author(s): Luck, Michael
ID: 2772754, Publisher: , Year: 2020, Size: 2 Mb, Format: epub
Yoga for Beginners: The Philosophy of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Secret of Sleep Meditation and Deep Ralaxation with Yoga Nidra. Includes Teaching of Yoga Poses
Author(s): Cooper, Aurora
ID: 2897720, Publisher: , Year: 2020, Size: 2 Mb, Format: epub
Stoicism: The ultimate guide for beginners to improve self-discipline, mental toughness, leadership, wisdom, resilience, inner peace for living a good life, based on the stoics philosophy
Author(s): Nauvall, Jonathan
ID: 2797946, Publisher: , Year: 2019, Size: 992 Kb, Format: mobi
Please note that this booklist is not final. Some books are truly best-sellers according to The Wall Street Journal, others are composed by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant links you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.