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5 Philosophical books that will give you a new perspective on yourself and the world

5 Philosophical books that will give you a new perspective on yourself and the

"An unexamined life is not worth living," said the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. However, although we all want to know more about the world and the wisdom inherited within it, sometimes we do not know where to start, as we have hundreds of thousands of different authors and books.

This list consists of philosophical books that we should all read at least once in our lives, to take the perspective of the most well-known and serious authors who have shaped human society in different eras.

1. Plato's Republic

Written in the form of dialogue, the book is the cornerstone of Western philosophy, where the concepts of freedom, justice, democracy, state, etc. are wisely addressed. Reading is easy for the entire audience and the content of the book is the subject of debate to this day.

2. Meditimet - Marcus Aurelius

The Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius is one of the founding fathers of Stocism, the philosophy of life that promotes simplicity and modesty as the formula towards happiness and finding peace. His pages are filled with valuable and very thoughtful quotes, which will stay with you for a long time.

3. Ethics of Nicomeane - Aristotle

Together with Plato's thoughts, Aristotle's ideas have shaped the societies and thinkers of the west and east more than any other individual in human history. In "Ethics" Aristotle examines what it means to live a happy and fulfilling life and what ideals we must pursue to achieve spiritual enlightenment.

4. Beyond good and evil

In this book Nietzsche transcends narrow-minded social norms and promotes the idea that great and independent souls should create their own ideals and morality that suits them and demonstrate their "greatness". Nietzsche divides the world between those with a herd mentality and those with a "superhuman" mentality. Nietzsche's perspective is always intriguing and special.

5. The World as Will and Ideas - Arthur Schopenhauer

How much is our life delayed and the actions we take by survival instincts like the desire to nurture, multiply and achieve comfort? Should we succumb to these impulses? Schopenhauer denounces a petty and unjust world and discovers the only formula that according to him guarantees the overcoming of this pettiness. An intriguing and informative reading for those who agree with his vision, but also for others.

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