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Beginner's guide(s) to western philosophy general I guess...?? More specific question relating to my situation below.
Is Plato the best starting point for a comprehensive study of western philisophical thought?
Or should the beginner start with Plato's influences like Pythagoras & (others...? Who tf are the others)?
If Plato is the best starting point, what are some writings - preferably short ones - that give an account of his historical, socio, etc. context?
Is a grasp of greek philosophy even necessary to understand later writings?
I'm eager to hear opinions & questions.
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>>2768305
Presocratics dud
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>>2768468
So do you think I should start all the way back at the Milesian school and work chronologically?
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>>2768305
>Plato
>western
Hold on anon
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>>2768675
Wow
Rare meme anon
Count me among the bamboozled
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>>2768305
>Is Plato the best starting point for a comprehensive study of western philisophical thought?
It's a good starting point for a normal study of western philosophical thought. If you want a comprehensive study, start with Thales or whatever, but then you're lost to society.
>Is a grasp of greek philosophy even necessary to understand later writings?
No, but do it anyway, or you'll feel like a retard.
>If Plato is the best starting point, what are some writings - preferably short ones - that give an account of his historical, socio, etc. context?
An introductory textbook on philosophy?
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start with the greeks.
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>>2768880
>but then you're lost to society
Wut
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