The list of books: Ishmael: A Novel: amzn.to/4a6RIhX Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics: amzn.to/3uIjSzV What the Buddha Taught: amzn.to/3Rs2zM6 An Introduction to Zen Buddhism: amzn.to/49XURRc The Ethics of Ambiguity: amzn.to/3TaRiBf The Courage to Be Disliked: amzn.to/46Dr4ug Crime and Punishment: amzn.to/3t27f1V The Stranger: amzn.to/47Zy3Pg Thus Spoke Zarathustra: amzn.to/48ldj4T Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series: amzn.to/3uE7Rey Please note that these book recommendations include affiliate links to Amazon. If you choose to purchase any of these books through these links, you'll be supporting our channel at no extra cost to you. It's a simple way to help us continue providing great content, and we appreciate your support!
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1. Ishmael by Daniel Quinn 2. Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics by Robert C. Bartlett and Susan D. Collins 3. What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula 4. An Introduction to Zen Buddhism by DT Suzuki 5. The Ethics of Ambiguity by Simone de Beauvoir 6. The Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga 7. Crime and Punishment by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky 8. The Stranger by Albert Camus 9. Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche 10. Foundation by Isaac Asimov
@@Lilliana1 Those are the translators I believe, the translations of Dostoevskys works can have some big differences so the specific translation matters
@@Lilliana1you’ll get different answers from different people. To find one that might be right for you is by previewing and comparing several different translations
crime and punishment was one of the best books i have ever read, it put me in an emotional rollercoaster and made me pause the book every once in a while to think deeply about it. a great experience. Frederick Nietzsche's book seems very interesting, will definitely read it.
@@Tutormask we all have different tastes so i understand if you don't find it interesting but i suggest you to keep reading, Dostoevsky is famous of writing long books but they are worth reading :)
It's literally my favourite book of all time haha. The brief description of Raskolinikov's dream (the horse getting tortured) literally sent shivers down my spine.
You just described my life getting out of the military. When I went to school nothing was interesting until I took my first philosophy class. And my teacher was amazing and he will never know how much he has changed my life and I will forever be grateful for that.
I've had a lifelong interest in a variety of topics including philosophy. The algorithm served up a video from you. I listened for a bit. In today's world I need to check out who I'm listening to. So I usually go to the channel and view some of the other videos that this TH-camr is offering. That's how I found this one. I must say I'm impressed with your approach and your style and the quality of your product. Carry on
For anyone who always sad ( including me ) don't know what to do or having nothing to do or just overwork or you know whatever that makes you feel sad. Before you going to read something be careful. especially philosophy it wasn't solve the problem but even more overthink. After this many years i realize the fact of the cause of the problem it is from what we think and our habit. Before and after bedtime is the moment of your life. Be careful
I clicked on your vid excited, as always, to see what it is that you value in written philosophy, as I come to you for the best words of wisdom on the internet. But I did not expect to see Ishmael, and seeing the cover of it on my screen literally brought me to tears. Not only is it the last book i read, sadly over 20 years ago, but it was the one that brought my now late wife and me closer together. The endless conversations we would have on the phone, as we initially read it, and the forever mentions of "Ishmael" throughout our time together. Ishmael was not only one of the most thought provoking books I have ever read, but it had a much deeper impact on my life than I could ever truly explain.
Crime and Punishment was one of, if not the best book I've ever read. It was an experience in and of itself and the self reflection it created was something I think everybody should get the chance to experience at least once in their life.
@@mateiflorea4621Have you read it at all? My impression from reading it years ago, is that it was pretty self-explanatory. Possibly read up a little on Kierkegaard’s critique of Hegel, but I don’t think that’s necessary. Tbh, Crime and punishment is also simply a great read, it draws you in and keeps you reading.
I read as many books about this topic : life, love , relationchips etc etc and now i understand i don't need any of those at all for living , but I needed them at that moment to understand that i don't need them now ...I hope your got it
It would be great if you can share names all of those 100 books and those inspiring movies. Also while posting a new video can you provide a few good books regarding the topic in description? It would be a great help really
I've wanted to read a Carl Jung book for awhile, and intro to zen bhuddism seems like a good contrast to nietzsche, and pascal both of whom tend to paint everything in dark grays laden with cynicism. Would like to delve into socrates, and seneca as well. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius should be required reading if you're leaning towards stoicism.
The best philosophical books I've ever read are 'The Myth of Sisyphus' and 'Moskow-Petushki'. They are very eye-opening on why this world is so cruel and unfair but at the same time thrilling and beautiful. They give the most reasonable way of approaching the life's peculiarities. Most other books seem contrived and artificial to me like they are inventing meaning rather than discover it Tried crime and punishment, but didn't manage to finish because it was damn boring. Didn't manage to finish zaratustra because it wasn't clear what the author wanted to say.
Nietzsche actually quite clear on what he want to said, but sometimes he like to contradict himself or making a satirical commentary that required footnotes of explanation about his language games or references.
Thanks for the concise list of worthwhile books to read on this topic appreciated and a nice channel btw; it's easy to be put of this topic by Schopenhauer’s studies in Pessimism far too morose. Cheers.
Thank you for the thoughtful list of worthwhile books on this topic. I really appreciate the recommendations and find your channel excellent! It's easy to lean towards pessimism, especially when delving into Schopenhauer's studies on the subject. But with these resources, I feel better equipped to explore the topic in a balanced and informed way. Great job!
+ Foundation - Isaac Asimov + Thus Spake Zarathustra - Friedrich Nietzsche + The Stranger - Albert Camus + Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky + The Courage to Be Disliked - Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga + The Ethics of Ambiguity - Simone de Beauvoir + An Introduction to Zen Buddhism - Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki + The Nicomachean Ethics - Aristotle + Ishmael - Daniel Quinn + Annihilation - Jeff VanderMeer
Thank you very much for this Aperture, made a note of most of them and looking forward to getting stuck in. Recently finished Crime & Punishment - a fantastic book that I too would highly recommend to anyone. Appreciate what you do, huge thanks. Take it easy 👍
I've read well over 100 philosophy books (actual philosophy books, if you count buddhism and spiritual books, its much higher than 100). Read slowly and deeply. Plato's Parmenides is in my opinion the greatest work of philosophy ever written. I rank it higher than any of Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, etc because of the dialectical method imposed and implied for the reader to work with in the text. Every deep insight and move towards argumentation is infinitely recursive with ever more complicated simplicity every which direction of the argument you work with. Its direct depth. It attempts to bring reason to edge of what can be reasoned with in the mind. On par with some of the Advaitan indian texts or Christian mystical writings, but with a thick philosophic and reason bent. Its pure beauty if you can read it in the right way. Not many appreciate it these days because its fairly dense, but if you're patient, its well worth it!! Even better in the ancient greek due to the nuances !!!! Its also pretty short so its not like you have to wade through 500 pages or anything insane.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🎓 *Introduction to Philosophy Journey* - The speaker introduces how they became interested in philosophy during high school. - Philosophy class with a passionate teacher inspired them to read philosophical books and live a more meaningful life. 01:10 📚 *The Book "Ishmael" and Questioning Narratives* - The book "Ishmael" is discussed, which follows a protagonist learning from a telepathic gorilla. - The central theme is questioning destructive myths embedded in human civilization. 02:06 🤔 *Aristotle's Virtue Ethics* - Aristotle's virtue ethics are explained, focusing on the golden mean and finding balance in behavior. - Virtue is described as the mean between extremes. 03:30 ☸️ *Understanding Buddhism's Core Concepts* - Exploring the foundational teachings of Buddhism, including suffering, no self, and the path to Enlightenment. - Highlighting the impact of attachments and craving in daily existence. 04:43 🧘 *Zen Buddhism and Existing in the Moment* - Zen Buddhism's focus on existing purely in the moment is discussed. - Letting go of concepts and the ultimate peace of mind in Zen. 06:09 💡 *Recommendation: Brilliant.org for Learning STEM* - A recommendation for Brilliant.org as a platform for learning STEM subjects. - The speaker's positive experience with Brilliant.org courses. 06:34 💭 *Existentialism and Simone de Beauvoir's Ethics* - Simone de Beauvoir's ethics of ambiguity is explained, emphasizing treating others as ambiguous and free to create their essence. - Connection to feminism and gender roles discussed. 07:58 📖 *"The Courage to Be Disliked" - Living Authentically* - Discussion of the book "The Courage to Be Disliked" and its lessons on living a well-rounded and purposeful life. - Embracing authenticity and letting go of the approval of others. 08:44 🔪 *Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment" - Moral Justification* - Analyzing the novel "Crime and Punishment" and its protagonist's rationalization of murder. - Exploring the consequences of justifying actions in one's mind. 09:52 😶 *Albert Camus and the Absurd in "The Stranger"* - Discussing the concept of the Absurd in Albert Camus' "The Stranger." - The protagonist's indifference and inability to find meaning in life explored. 10:50 🧐 *Friedrich Nietzsche and the Ubermensch* - Exploring Friedrich Nietzsche's concept of the Ubermensch (Overman) as a response to the death of God. - Embracing all aspects of existence and affirming one's values. 11:30 📜 *"Thus Spoke Zarathustra" - Radical Self-Making* - The book "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" and its theme of radical self-making and affirmation of existence. - Rejecting shame and embracing life's challenges. 12:39 🌌 *"Foundation" - Ethical Dilemmas in Psychohistory* - Discussing "Foundation" and its exploration of ethical dilemmas in psychohistory. - Questions about manipulating populations and the predictability of complex societies. 12:53 📚 *Conclusion and Impact of Philosophy* - Summarizing the impact of philosophy books and their ability to challenge core beliefs and outlook on life. - Encouraging exploration of these philosophical works. Made with HARPA AI
Philosophy is the most powerful influence on humanity. So many have tried to get it right so civilization can go in a stable decent direction. Complexity mostly prevents the majority of ordinary people from implementing workable thought methods (what Philosophy ought to be). When I've looked at the philosophies available it makes me realize why the world is so troubled. Simplicity is necessary. Too complex is a problem. We will find a way to have a more wonderful world somehow.
Just to say regarding 11:09, the overman is an idea to be meditated upon, not accepted on its face Nietzsche as big on having people actually *think*. That's why his work is essentially a set of short essays and aphorisms masquerading as books. He was looking to plant seeds for interesting ideas in people's heads. The very idea of the eternal recurrence was to make people think about the lives they live in a less saccharin way than modern self-help gurus use. Simply, "imagine this is your only life, but you'll live it repeatedly forever: are you creating an eternal hell for yourself. This is not to say that we must create a perfect life, or a life without pain, but a life we can look at as either good or as good as we could make it. A good life, in so far as it can be, is the best most of us can aim for, but we often are blinded by immediate worries and fixations to stop to think of what a good life may be and what we can do to achieve it. Sometimes we already have a good life, but chase a better life at the expense of others, because our life isn't perfect and we've yet to think if we need to pursue the best and if maybe a good life well lived is maybe enough. Both are forms of self-overcoming. Nietzsche was a deeply disturbed man who realised he was, and sought to create a kind of "secular Buddhism" as a salve for himself and the world. That's why he gets bunched in with the Existentialists, even if he fits awkwardly. It's only a pity that some of his metaphors were suitable for being taken too literally and twisted to suit ends he publicly rejected long before his death.
*The Tyranny of Words* by Stuart Chase George Orwell mentioned Chase in an essay on politics. Chase published A New Deal shortly before FDR's famous speech. He was a member of FDR's brain trust.
My 16 year old nephew says he 'likes' philosophy. Christmas 2023 he will receive Hitchhiker's Guide and Meditations. Good start, I think. He's not quite ready for Nietzsche or Camus.
Also Sprach Zarathustra is the best book I've read, but it requires a lot (A LOT) of prior knowledge in the field. It's not a good starting point for getting into Nietzsche, even less for philosophy as a whole. On a surface level it might seem quite clear, but it's extremely complicated.
@@sobercohen7486 You'll need to have read both earlier and later Nietzsche works to understand it. Also Sprach Zarathustra was written on the basis the reader already knows the underlying theories of his philosophy. It's absolutely stuffed with symbolism referring to his perspective.
I don't believe there's such a thing as the best book; everyone has different preferences and life situations. The same book principles can't be applied everywhere. Take your journey, read books, and see for yourself what resonates with you, and you'll find the best book for "yourself".
wow not only zarathustra but also asimov but zarathustra is very complex(at least for me) so its hard to me to make sense of it no matter how much i read, to me everytime i read instead of coming into a conclusion more and more questions arise so end up just letting it slowly melt away as for asimov its one of my favorite all time fiction writers but as for philosophical content i never paid attention but since you mention him ill tell you another that follows the same path as asimov when it comes to story telling but if asimov was alive today he would be mindblown by the author of mech touch well as for crime and punishment its a story about ones guilty and shame can destroy oneself pure and simple for me but im suprised that herman hesse was never mentioned nor siddartha
is there any need to understand and by that i mean to arrive at a fixed conclusion about the story i read and i bet the understanding you talk about is to arrive at same conclusion as you otherwise i completely missed the point@@killerpitter5891
Love your videos and share them with my kids and grandson. But c'mon your blurb said "the best one" - what was the best philosophical book you ever read?
Does anyone have a recommendation on which book I should read first? I don't really have a solid foundation on philosophy whatsoever, I'm thinking of taking it next year tho. Plus these books seem interesting.
I'd say if you watch philosophy videos on TH-cam (not debate bros) see what peaks your curiosity. That should really be enough background knowledge for most popular philosophical books/texts. I mean I started with ancient greeks and Chinese coz that sorta felt right and I was interested in them. I would also recommend "philosophize this" podcast as it goes through in order each philosophical era starting from the greeks.
You want to start with epistemology so - An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge by Dan O'Brien You also want to be reading that concurrently with the history of philosophy (to see how different philosophers were influenced and where they got their ideas from) Then reading Plato's 5 dialogues would also be beneficial. (then seeing the critiques of Platonism made by others) Then you can check out books like Seneca's Letters and Cicero's writings (any of them). Then check out the Rationalism/Empiricism debate, by this time you should be feeling more confident in your ability to navigate the philosophy landscape.
"Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In time, all points converge; hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." --A.B. (DD1) 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
“The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato.” -Alfred North Whitehead. Number one ever = Republic by Plato
Have u read brothers of Karamazov? What do u think of it and was also curious if you were a Christian or have any other belief after reading so many books?
To challenge your own beliefs is vital to accurately assess and calibrate ourselves to the virtuous middle ground...is it not? Stands to reason that without challenging one's own biases... confirmation bias is inevitable.
May be I have done something really really bad in past life or god just hate me He never present me with opportunities in right time to focus in right way. People are so lucky to find their passion and love or work in early age. I was so stupid to learn nothing in early stage and now I am middle age guy with nothing in his possession.
If you study behavior (as do I) I really like the work on consciousness and the neural anatomical and cognitive components. Dr Koch or Tononi are good ppl to start.
@@dietcaza4003 Any specific recommendations for a starting point with no prior understanding? Speaking neural/cognitive, have you heard of Andrew Huberman? (Neuroscientist at Stanford). He has an amazing YT channel.
the only philosophy book to read lately is Utopia For Realists but Dutch Historian Rutger Bregman - this is the only book that addresses the immediate problems of wealth inequality in a world gone sick on selfishness and unlimited profit - sitting around thinking about fun thought experiments won't get us very far when we can't eat/pay for shelter, what even are our priorities??
All Life feels Pain just as all Life feels Joy. All Life feels Fear just as all Life feels True Love. And humans don’t feel these things more, or better than. In truth humans feel these things the least since they are the most complicated and complex of all three parts life manifests here, including emotion. And as every mathematician and biologist, at least those who are honest will tell you, in Life, in Nature complicated and complex is not superior. It is inferior. The more complicated and complex the more prone to error. The more prone to mistakes. All Life, even Life humans can’t or won’t recognize as Life or believe is Life, has value. And it is the same value. Whether again, humans believe this or not doesn’t change the reality that it is the truth. Human belief, even if it is every humans belief, doesn’t change or create reality. Belief isn’t real. It is only a belief and the only thing it can change in reality is how someone perceive reality. If you are foolishly proud, meaning love your belief and forget your prudence your belief will distort, limit your perception of reality and your comprehension of that limited perception to fit your belief. An error humans are very prone to. But they are also the most complicated and complex of Mind so this is expected. I saw this all as a child just as all of you did, but I made a different choice. I choice to accept that I was inferior to the rest of Life, more prone then it to make mistakes. And as my better, my Elder, I looked to it not humans for the truth. Again, I didn’t make the same choices you did and it is not my responsibility to tell you what is as obvious as obvious can be. All Life has value and it is the same value. Not one is worth more or less. You can believe otherwise and imagine your belief changes reality. You can assign imaginary value on Life or on superficial, and shallow traits or talents and believe that makes it real. And even if every human in the world believe it too it only makes you all wrong. And that isn’t my belief. That is what I know. Just as I know, you all know it too. I just made a different choice. Its depressing.
I did not like Ishmael much................ but then when I had my bookstore people came in looking for the Ishmael books and had so much passion and enthusiasm I decided to give them another go so I read My Ishmael and then Story of B I liked these 2 much more I was brought up Catholic so I have an allergy to the bible and all the old testament stuff in Ishmael made it not work for me
I also was brought up Catholic and ended up becoming an athiest. From the perspective of an athiest, I love Ishmael's take on the Bible and specifically genesis. I think his analysis of Cain and Able as well as the Tree of knowledge and Tree of life stories are the best interpretations of the stories I have ever heard, especially with the caveat that written human language is only 5000 years old and "Our" civilization is over 10k years old. One of the most profound parts for me was understanding that story as someone outside of the tribe that was establishing civilization in the fertile crescent - and then describing their murderous expansion as the fall of man. He really does a good job of thinking of the stories as an anthropologist would in this way.
@@Pythagoras1963 I have read both. They were both good, however, I liked the story of B much better. I have read everything Daniel Quinn wrote actually, including After Dachau, Beyond Civilization, A Newcomer's guide to the afterlife.... Ishmael is still my favorite though.
I woke up this morning and I got myself a beer. Yeah, I woke up this morning and I got myself a beer. Cause the future's uncertain and the end is always near. - Jim Morrison. 2B or not 2B l can't remember the room number to many beers !😂 Look, it's not brain, science or rocket surgery, you know.
Love the video as usual! But small problem this time: is it me or are all the "s" sounds super loud and hissy compared to the other sounds? It's not great to listen to sasly😢 although his voice is still soothing.
Yes, I’ve encountered this audio issue with other TH-camrs. It seems like it might be an issue with not using a noise gate correctly to filter out room noise. The s sounds are called “sibilance”
Respectfully, these are not the best philosophy books. These are your favorite ones. What the best books are in philosophy isn't a matter of opinion, since philosophy is a rigorous academic discipline, like science. If you made a video on the "best biology books," you would have to evaluate things based on impact and importance. For example, here you would have to include Darwin's. It's the same with philosophy. You shouldn't make a video titled "best philosophy books" if you aren't gonna include the major ones. Otherwise, nice list.
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I personally believe any book from alan watts to be a truly thought provoking read, he was a fantastic philosopher and you can learn many things from him if you keep an open mind.
@@filip1261 even if it were, which it is not, why would that change anything about what I said? The word personally is key in my sentence I think personally he is a fantastic philosopher, you are free to think otherwise. However why answer with such a generic statement, why not offer something actually interesting to the discussion?
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Ishmael: A Novel: amzn.to/4a6RIhX
Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics: amzn.to/3uIjSzV
What the Buddha Taught: amzn.to/3Rs2zM6
An Introduction to Zen Buddhism: amzn.to/49XURRc
The Ethics of Ambiguity: amzn.to/3TaRiBf
The Courage to Be Disliked: amzn.to/46Dr4ug
Crime and Punishment: amzn.to/3t27f1V
The Stranger: amzn.to/47Zy3Pg
Thus Spoke Zarathustra: amzn.to/48ldj4T
Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series: amzn.to/3uE7Rey
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what is your opinion on Chesterton ?
Can you read Saint Augustine’s confessions?
@ApertureThinking Perhaps You would find interviewing me worthy of your priceless time. RSVP. This is an invitation I am certain You will not regret accepting. [ I apologise in advance: I will post this invitation throughout your channels video commentaries to improve the obvious. ] I am considered Baruch Spinoza's contemporary equivalent and Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury were impressed by me ( as I was by them ). @Infinitistic < [X] .
1. Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
2. Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics by Robert C. Bartlett and Susan D. Collins
3. What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula
4. An Introduction to Zen Buddhism by DT Suzuki
5. The Ethics of Ambiguity by Simone de Beauvoir
6. The Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
7. Crime and Punishment by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky
8. The Stranger by Albert Camus
9. Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche
10. Foundation by Isaac Asimov
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Crime and Punishment
Isn't that written by Fyodor Dostoevsky?
@@Lilliana1 Those are the translators I believe, the translations of Dostoevskys works can have some big differences so the specific translation matters
@@dislikereporter2271 what translation was best for brothers Karamazov? Just asking
@@Lilliana1you’ll get different answers from different people. To find one that might be right for you is by previewing and comparing several different translations
I love that even when I haven’t watched for a few years your voice still calms me. Thank you Aperture for being yourself.
crime and punishment was one of the best books i have ever read, it put me in an emotional rollercoaster and made me pause the book every once in a while to think deeply about it. a great experience.
Frederick Nietzsche's book seems very interesting, will definitely read it.
I am reading crime and punishment but not finding interesting from which page it gets interesting
@@Tutormask we all have different tastes so i understand if you don't find it interesting but i suggest you to keep reading, Dostoevsky is famous of writing long books but they are worth reading :)
It's literally my favourite book of all time haha. The brief description of Raskolinikov's dream (the horse getting tortured) literally sent shivers down my spine.
I first read that book when I was 13. I have since then read that book more than a dozen times. Its my favourite book.
Like 50% of bsd fans
Your channel is fantastic and sorely needed in existentially challenging times. Thanks dude
I was thinking about reading philosophical books and that is when you uploaded this helpful video. Thankyou very much.
You just described my life getting out of the military. When I went to school nothing was interesting until I took my first philosophy class. And my teacher was amazing and he will never know how much he has changed my life and I will forever be grateful for that.
Ismael is a deep cut!!! One of my favorites. With your interest in that and zen, you may like Jiddu Krishnamurti
Your channel is fantastic and sorely needed in existentially challenging times. Thanks dude 😎
Am I depressed or just human?
It's because you are human thus you are depressed.
@@bbg1519 i asked a stupid question, didn't i?
u sure did@@Fredrickwayde
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You are depressed cuz you identify yourself, your ego as a human.
I've had a lifelong interest in a variety of topics including philosophy. The algorithm served up a video from you. I listened for a bit. In today's world I need to check out who I'm listening to. So I usually go to the channel and view some of the other videos that this TH-camr is offering. That's how I found this one. I must say I'm impressed with your approach and your style and the quality of your product.
Carry on
You have been that philosophy teacher for me. ❤
For anyone who always sad ( including me ) don't know what to do or having nothing to do or just overwork or you know whatever that makes you feel sad.
Before you going to read something be careful. especially philosophy it wasn't solve the problem but even more overthink.
After this many years i realize the fact of the cause of the problem it is from what we think and our habit. Before and after bedtime is the moment of your life.
Be careful
yup probably better to just learn new habbits like (gratitude) journaling and or meditating / actively relaxing / selfcare
I clicked on your vid excited, as always, to see what it is that you value in written philosophy, as I come to you for the best words of wisdom on the internet. But I did not expect to see Ishmael, and seeing the cover of it on my screen literally brought me to tears. Not only is it the last book i read, sadly over 20 years ago, but it was the one that brought my now late wife and me closer together. The endless conversations we would have on the phone, as we initially read it, and the forever mentions of "Ishmael" throughout our time together. Ishmael was not only one of the most thought provoking books I have ever read, but it had a much deeper impact on my life than I could ever truly explain.
Wow, I've got to read that one
Why haven't you read any books after that?
I haven't seen or read this book but your comment was just so touching thank you 🥲
Crime and Punishment was one of, if not the best book I've ever read. It was an experience in and of itself and the self reflection it created was something I think everybody should get the chance to experience at least once in their life.
Can you tell me how i should read it to understand it better
@@mateiflorea4621Have you read it at all? My impression from reading it years ago, is that it was pretty self-explanatory. Possibly read up a little on Kierkegaard’s critique of Hegel, but I don’t think that’s necessary. Tbh, Crime and punishment is also simply a great read, it draws you in and keeps you reading.
@@petersamson5407 i havent read it. I was looking for maybe some tips to help me make the most of it
@@mateiflorea4621I think you should just read it. It’s likely one of the best and most meaningful reads you’re going to have, just enjoy it.
@@mateiflorea4621pick up an easy translation, understanding it is very important rather than the originality
I read as many books about this topic : life, love , relationchips etc etc and now i understand i don't need any of those at all for living , but I needed them at that moment to understand that i don't need them now ...I hope your got it
Would like a list of the books featured in the video, they could easily be shown in the description area.
The list of books 📚 are listed with the links if you'd like to purchase your own. Enjoy!
It would be great if you can share names all of those 100 books and those inspiring movies. Also while posting a new video can you provide a few good books regarding the topic in description? It would be a great help really
Aperture I would love if you made a video at the beginning of every new year informing us on some life lessons that you learnt in the previous year.
Crime and Punishment is great. Also recommend 'The Brother's Karamozov' by Dostoyevsky.
Thank you for this.
I think the one character that embodies the idea of Ubermensch throughout all of fiction better than others is Batman.
I always had the same thought after reading it
I've wanted to read a Carl Jung book for awhile, and intro to zen bhuddism seems like a good contrast to nietzsche, and pascal both of whom tend to paint everything in dark grays laden with cynicism. Would like to delve into socrates, and seneca as well. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius should be required reading if you're leaning towards stoicism.
The best philosophical books I've ever read are 'The Myth of Sisyphus' and 'Moskow-Petushki'. They are very eye-opening on why this world is so cruel and unfair but at the same time thrilling and beautiful. They give the most reasonable way of approaching the life's peculiarities. Most other books seem contrived and artificial to me like they are inventing meaning rather than discover it
Tried crime and punishment, but didn't manage to finish because it was damn boring. Didn't manage to finish zaratustra because it wasn't clear what the author wanted to say.
I recommend reading The Stranger, which is written by the same who wrote The Myth of Sisyphus.
Nietzsche actually quite clear on what he want to said, but sometimes he like to contradict himself or making a satirical commentary that required footnotes of explanation about his language games or references.
I'm going to read all the suggested books. Great video!!
Thanks for the concise list of worthwhile books to read on this topic appreciated and a nice channel btw; it's easy to be put of this topic by Schopenhauer’s studies in Pessimism far too morose. Cheers.
Thank you for the thoughtful list of worthwhile books on this topic. I really appreciate the recommendations and find your channel excellent! It's easy to lean towards pessimism, especially when delving into Schopenhauer's studies on the subject. But with these resources, I feel better equipped to explore the topic in a balanced and informed way. Great job!
I was expecting "Marcus Aurelius meditations" to be one of the books.
Same
I think Meditations is good for those who are starting off, Since aperture is more experienced, he most likely didn't read it this time
Stoicism, probably the worst philosophy out there.
@@heartsofiron4ever sure
@@heartsofiron4everIt has definitely been diluted by "sigma wannabe" teenagers, that's for sure
+ Foundation - Isaac Asimov
+ Thus Spake Zarathustra - Friedrich Nietzsche
+ The Stranger - Albert Camus
+ Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky
+ The Courage to Be Disliked - Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga
+ The Ethics of Ambiguity - Simone de Beauvoir
+ An Introduction to Zen Buddhism - Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki
+ The Nicomachean Ethics - Aristotle
+ Ishmael - Daniel Quinn
+ Annihilation - Jeff VanderMeer
thank you :)
Thank you very much for this Aperture, made a note of most of them and looking forward to getting stuck in.
Recently finished Crime & Punishment - a fantastic book that I too would highly recommend to anyone.
Appreciate what you do, huge thanks. Take it easy 👍
The Lack of Plato astonishes me.
Rene Decarts meditations is definitely the best.
Could you imagine if at the end of this soft spoken video he said his favorite was Mein Kampf.
Haha, ultimate plot twist
A concept I’d love to hear aperture talk about is the Japanese concept of Ikigai.
He just posted a video about that
I've read well over 100 philosophy books (actual philosophy books, if you count buddhism and spiritual books, its much higher than 100). Read slowly and deeply. Plato's Parmenides is in my opinion the greatest work of philosophy ever written. I rank it higher than any of Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, etc because of the dialectical method imposed and implied for the reader to work with in the text. Every deep insight and move towards argumentation is infinitely recursive with ever more complicated simplicity every which direction of the argument you work with. Its direct depth. It attempts to bring reason to edge of what can be reasoned with in the mind. On par with some of the Advaitan indian texts or Christian mystical writings, but with a thick philosophic and reason bent. Its pure beauty if you can read it in the right way. Not many appreciate it these days because its fairly dense, but if you're patient, its well worth it!! Even better in the ancient greek due to the nuances !!!! Its also pretty short so its not like you have to wade through 500 pages or anything insane.
Marcus Aurelius , meditations Anyone❤?
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00:00 🎓 *Introduction to Philosophy Journey*
- The speaker introduces how they became interested in philosophy during high school.
- Philosophy class with a passionate teacher inspired them to read philosophical books and live a more meaningful life.
01:10 📚 *The Book "Ishmael" and Questioning Narratives*
- The book "Ishmael" is discussed, which follows a protagonist learning from a telepathic gorilla.
- The central theme is questioning destructive myths embedded in human civilization.
02:06 🤔 *Aristotle's Virtue Ethics*
- Aristotle's virtue ethics are explained, focusing on the golden mean and finding balance in behavior.
- Virtue is described as the mean between extremes.
03:30 ☸️ *Understanding Buddhism's Core Concepts*
- Exploring the foundational teachings of Buddhism, including suffering, no self, and the path to Enlightenment.
- Highlighting the impact of attachments and craving in daily existence.
04:43 🧘 *Zen Buddhism and Existing in the Moment*
- Zen Buddhism's focus on existing purely in the moment is discussed.
- Letting go of concepts and the ultimate peace of mind in Zen.
06:09 💡 *Recommendation: Brilliant.org for Learning STEM*
- A recommendation for Brilliant.org as a platform for learning STEM subjects.
- The speaker's positive experience with Brilliant.org courses.
06:34 💭 *Existentialism and Simone de Beauvoir's Ethics*
- Simone de Beauvoir's ethics of ambiguity is explained, emphasizing treating others as ambiguous and free to create their essence.
- Connection to feminism and gender roles discussed.
07:58 📖 *"The Courage to Be Disliked" - Living Authentically*
- Discussion of the book "The Courage to Be Disliked" and its lessons on living a well-rounded and purposeful life.
- Embracing authenticity and letting go of the approval of others.
08:44 🔪 *Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment" - Moral Justification*
- Analyzing the novel "Crime and Punishment" and its protagonist's rationalization of murder.
- Exploring the consequences of justifying actions in one's mind.
09:52 😶 *Albert Camus and the Absurd in "The Stranger"*
- Discussing the concept of the Absurd in Albert Camus' "The Stranger."
- The protagonist's indifference and inability to find meaning in life explored.
10:50 🧐 *Friedrich Nietzsche and the Ubermensch*
- Exploring Friedrich Nietzsche's concept of the Ubermensch (Overman) as a response to the death of God.
- Embracing all aspects of existence and affirming one's values.
11:30 📜 *"Thus Spoke Zarathustra" - Radical Self-Making*
- The book "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" and its theme of radical self-making and affirmation of existence.
- Rejecting shame and embracing life's challenges.
12:39 🌌 *"Foundation" - Ethical Dilemmas in Psychohistory*
- Discussing "Foundation" and its exploration of ethical dilemmas in psychohistory.
- Questions about manipulating populations and the predictability of complex societies.
12:53 📚 *Conclusion and Impact of Philosophy*
- Summarizing the impact of philosophy books and their ability to challenge core beliefs and outlook on life.
- Encouraging exploration of these philosophical works.
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Philosophy is the most powerful influence on humanity. So many have tried to get it right so civilization can go in a stable decent direction. Complexity mostly prevents the majority of ordinary people from implementing workable thought methods (what Philosophy ought to be). When I've looked at the philosophies available it makes me realize why the world is so troubled. Simplicity is necessary. Too complex is a problem. We will find a way to have a more wonderful world somehow.
Think and Grow Rich is my favorite
I have read the first 6 pages of the first chapter of 'Beyond Good and Evil' by Friedrich Nietzsche.
I found it hard going.
Just to say regarding 11:09, the overman is an idea to be meditated upon, not accepted on its face Nietzsche as big on having people actually *think*. That's why his work is essentially a set of short essays and aphorisms masquerading as books. He was looking to plant seeds for interesting ideas in people's heads. The very idea of the eternal recurrence was to make people think about the lives they live in a less saccharin way than modern self-help gurus use. Simply, "imagine this is your only life, but you'll live it repeatedly forever: are you creating an eternal hell for yourself. This is not to say that we must create a perfect life, or a life without pain, but a life we can look at as either good or as good as we could make it. A good life, in so far as it can be, is the best most of us can aim for, but we often are blinded by immediate worries and fixations to stop to think of what a good life may be and what we can do to achieve it. Sometimes we already have a good life, but chase a better life at the expense of others, because our life isn't perfect and we've yet to think if we need to pursue the best and if maybe a good life well lived is maybe enough. Both are forms of self-overcoming.
Nietzsche was a deeply disturbed man who realised he was, and sought to create a kind of "secular Buddhism" as a salve for himself and the world. That's why he gets bunched in with the Existentialists, even if he fits awkwardly. It's only a pity that some of his metaphors were suitable for being taken too literally and twisted to suit ends he publicly rejected long before his death.
*The Tyranny of Words* by Stuart Chase
George Orwell mentioned Chase in an essay on politics. Chase published A New Deal shortly before FDR's famous speech. He was a member of FDR's brain trust.
Ishmael is my favorite book of all time!
My 16 year old nephew says he 'likes' philosophy. Christmas 2023 he will receive Hitchhiker's Guide and Meditations. Good start, I think.
He's not quite ready for Nietzsche or Camus.
What's with this modern trend of thinking that camus is some hard actual philosopher
@@filip1261 Indeed. Camus was basically the rock star of philosophy.
Also Sprach Zarathustra is the best book I've read, but it requires a lot (A LOT) of prior knowledge in the field. It's not a good starting point for getting into Nietzsche, even less for philosophy as a whole. On a surface level it might seem quite clear, but it's extremely complicated.
what 'prior knowledge' are you talking about exactly?
@@sobercohen7486 You'll need to have read both earlier and later Nietzsche works to understand it. Also Sprach Zarathustra was written on the basis the reader already knows the underlying theories of his philosophy. It's absolutely stuffed with symbolism referring to his perspective.
@@IlIlIlIlIlIlIllIlIII what other books would you recommend ? What are you favorite ones and what are the top 5 lessons you have learnt ?
I don't believe there's such a thing as the best book; everyone has different preferences and life situations. The same book principles can't be applied everywhere. Take your journey, read books, and see for yourself what resonates with you, and you'll find the best book for "yourself".
Exactly, this is what a person who read 100 books would say ☺️
@@doiknowyou4524Thank you I appreciate it
wow not only zarathustra but also asimov but zarathustra is very complex(at least for me) so its hard to me to make sense of it no matter how much i read, to me everytime i read instead of coming into a conclusion more and more questions arise so end up just letting it slowly melt away as for asimov its one of my favorite all time fiction writers but as for philosophical content i never paid attention but since you mention him ill tell you another that follows the same path as asimov when it comes to story telling but if asimov was alive today he would be mindblown by the author of mech touch well as for crime and punishment its a story about ones guilty and shame can destroy oneself pure and simple for me but im suprised that herman hesse was never mentioned nor siddartha
You need to read few other Nietzsche books first to understand Zarathustra
is there any need to understand and by that i mean to arrive at a fixed conclusion about the story i read and i bet the understanding you talk about is to arrive at same conclusion as you otherwise i completely missed the point@@killerpitter5891
Indeed, also Robert Sheckley's books and short stories. 'Warm' is an unrecognised masterpiece from decades back, so far ahead of its time 🙃💛👈
Where’s Nassim Taleb’s Antifragile/Incerto Series?
Have you read the bhagwat geeta and a hindu philosophical book advait vedanta ,I must suggest you if not .
Whatever books you are giving information about, please give their link in the comment box, it will make it easier for us to buy the books.
Love your videos and share them with my kids and grandson. But c'mon your blurb said "the best one" - what was the best philosophical book you ever read?
Ashtavakra geeta is one of the best book of philosophy for mine...
Can you tell me where can I get it's best eng translation.
@@yonkotv6751 its available on Google refer swami chinmayanandas translated book
Does anyone have a recommendation on which book I should read first? I don't really have a solid foundation on philosophy whatsoever, I'm thinking of taking it next year tho. Plus these books seem interesting.
Think and Grow Rich
I'd say if you watch philosophy videos on TH-cam (not debate bros) see what peaks your curiosity. That should really be enough background knowledge for most popular philosophical books/texts. I mean I started with ancient greeks and Chinese coz that sorta felt right and I was interested in them. I would also recommend "philosophize this" podcast as it goes through in order each philosophical era starting from the greeks.
You want to start with epistemology so - An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge by Dan O'Brien
You also want to be reading that concurrently with the history of philosophy (to see how different philosophers were influenced and where they got their ideas from)
Then reading Plato's 5 dialogues would also be beneficial. (then seeing the critiques of Platonism made by others)
Then you can check out books like Seneca's Letters and Cicero's writings (any of them).
Then check out the Rationalism/Empiricism debate, by this time you should be feeling more confident in your ability to navigate the philosophy landscape.
"Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In time, all points converge; hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." --A.B. (DD1)
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OSHO can sump UP century philosophy in hour discourse.
Nicomchean Ethics still a classic
Better read Lucretius "On the Nature of Things" "Rerum Natura". Cheers
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“The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato.” -Alfred North Whitehead.
Number one ever = Republic by Plato
Book of Proverbs best philosophical book
The Foundation series is genuinely one of the most intriguing stories out there. Loved every second of it.
It was good, but the dispossessed was even better.
This guy dosent miss
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Have u read brothers of Karamazov? What do u think of it and was also curious if you were a Christian or have any other belief after reading so many books?
Why Buddhism is True (Robert Wright) and Confession of a Buddhist Atheist (Stephen Bachelor) were both good
What about "The Daily Stoic"
To challenge your own beliefs is vital to accurately assess and calibrate ourselves to the virtuous middle ground...is it not?
Stands to reason that without challenging one's own biases... confirmation bias is inevitable.
Only white people think that.
You a good kid❤
May be I have done something really really bad in past life or god just hate me He never present me with opportunities in right time to focus in right way. People are so lucky to find their passion and love or work in early age. I was so stupid to learn nothing in early stage and now I am middle age guy with nothing in his possession.
Holy cow since when did aperture have 2million subscribers?
Fantastic video, but the ad is almost a minute and a half! Sorry that's ridiculous
Where do you get your stock videos😢
The name of the Rose by Uberto Eco was the best I have read
Why ?
@@chris1806 what do you mean why? have you read it?
@@Pack-a-Bag no
Julian Jaynes breakdown of consciousness in the bicameral mind book u won't regret it love peace and chicken grease everybody good times
100 philosophical books in a row CAN and WILL make me insane
As someone who studies behavior, but has no knowledge of philosophy, what would anyone recommend? Any questions I can answer to help? Thanks!
If you study behavior (as do I) I really like the work on consciousness and the neural anatomical and cognitive components. Dr Koch or Tononi are good ppl to start.
how do you deal with insane people
@@dietcaza4003 Any specific recommendations for a starting point with no prior understanding? Speaking neural/cognitive, have you heard of Andrew Huberman? (Neuroscientist at Stanford). He has an amazing YT channel.
the only philosophy book to read lately is Utopia For Realists but Dutch Historian Rutger Bregman - this is the only book that addresses the immediate problems of wealth inequality in a world gone sick on selfishness and unlimited profit - sitting around thinking about fun thought experiments won't get us very far when we can't eat/pay for shelter, what even are our priorities??
It’s also a very original book.
I think it’s the first time I’ve heard that premise.
So deep…
one more suggestion, The Power of Now, New Earth by Eckhart Tolle and books by Osho
Yep.
All Life feels Pain just as all Life feels Joy. All Life feels Fear just as all Life feels True Love. And humans don’t feel these things more, or better than. In truth humans feel these things the least since they are the most complicated and complex of all three parts life manifests here, including emotion.
And as every mathematician and biologist, at least those who are honest will tell you, in Life, in Nature complicated and complex is not superior. It is inferior.
The more complicated and complex the more prone to error. The more prone to mistakes.
All Life, even Life humans can’t or won’t recognize as Life or believe is Life, has value. And it is the same value. Whether again, humans believe this or not doesn’t change the reality that it is the truth. Human belief, even if it is every humans belief, doesn’t change or create reality. Belief isn’t real. It is only a belief and the only thing it can change in reality is how someone perceive reality.
If you are foolishly proud, meaning love your belief and forget your prudence your belief will distort, limit your perception of reality and your comprehension of that limited perception to fit your belief. An error humans are very prone to. But they are also the most complicated and complex of Mind so this is expected.
I saw this all as a child just as all of you did, but I made a different choice. I choice to accept that I was inferior to the rest of Life, more prone then it to make mistakes. And as my better, my Elder, I looked to it not humans for the truth. Again, I didn’t make the same choices you did and it is not my responsibility to tell you what is as obvious as obvious can be.
All Life has value and it is the same value. Not one is worth more or less. You can believe otherwise and imagine your belief changes reality. You can assign imaginary value on Life or on superficial, and shallow traits or talents and believe that makes it real.
And even if every human in the world believe it too it only makes you all wrong. And that isn’t my belief. That is what I know. Just as I know, you all know it too. I just made a different choice. Its depressing.
I did not like Ishmael much................
but then when I had my bookstore people came in looking for the Ishmael books
and had so much passion and enthusiasm I decided to give them another go
so I read My Ishmael and then Story of B
I liked these 2 much more
I was brought up Catholic so I have an allergy to the bible
and all the old testament stuff in Ishmael made it not work for me
I also was brought up Catholic and ended up becoming an athiest. From the perspective of an athiest, I love Ishmael's take on the Bible and specifically genesis. I think his analysis of Cain and Able as well as the Tree of knowledge and Tree of life stories are the best interpretations of the stories I have ever heard, especially with the caveat that written human language is only 5000 years old and "Our" civilization is over 10k years old. One of the most profound parts for me was understanding that story as someone outside of the tribe that was establishing civilization in the fertile crescent - and then describing their murderous expansion as the fall of man. He really does a good job of thinking of the stories as an anthropologist would in this way.
@@seraffyn1204Have you read MY ISHMAEL or THE STORY OF B?
@@Pythagoras1963 I have read both. They were both good, however, I liked the story of B much better. I have read everything Daniel Quinn wrote actually, including After Dachau, Beyond Civilization, A Newcomer's guide to the afterlife.... Ishmael is still my favorite though.
Try "The Perennial Philosophy" by Aldous Huxley. Sounds like the speaker is still a lost soul. God help him ! 😊
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So what is the best book, those who watched the video?
What’s the music in the background?
Timestamps in the video please !!!!!!
Is this an ad?
Respect for reading 100 books, just for us 👍
I woke up this morning and I got myself a beer. Yeah, I woke up this morning and I got myself a beer. Cause the future's uncertain and the end is always near. - Jim Morrison. 2B or not 2B l can't remember the room number to many beers !😂 Look, it's not brain, science or rocket surgery, you know.
Read my book “Meditation and Spirituality a Philosophy”
Love the video as usual! But small problem this time: is it me or are all the "s" sounds super loud and hissy compared to the other sounds? It's not great to listen to sasly😢 although his voice is still soothing.
Yes, I’ve encountered this audio issue with other TH-camrs. It seems like it might be an issue with not using a noise gate correctly to filter out room noise. The s sounds are called “sibilance”
Did you study Philosophy at the University ?
Respectfully, these are not the best philosophy books. These are your favorite ones.
What the best books are in philosophy isn't a matter of opinion, since philosophy is a rigorous academic discipline, like science.
If you made a video on the "best biology books," you would have to evaluate things based on impact and importance. For example, here you would have to include Darwin's.
It's the same with philosophy. You shouldn't make a video titled "best philosophy books" if you aren't gonna include the major ones.
Otherwise, nice list.
I dare you to read this book: KARMA by sadhguru...may be let me know how was it one day
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Thank you
Oy. The music. Ugh.
Most of the books are not philosophy book theye are all litarature books except ncomachean ethics and The Ethics of Ambiguity
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My favourite is the subtle art of not giving a f ###
I personally believe any book from alan watts to be a truly thought provoking read, he was a fantastic philosopher and you can learn many things from him if you keep an open mind.
It's just watered down westernized buddhism
@@filip1261 even if it were, which it is not, why would that change anything about what I said? The word personally is key in my sentence I think personally he is a fantastic philosopher, you are free to think otherwise. However why answer with such a generic statement, why not offer something actually interesting to the discussion?