Best books on Philosophy for beginners #4

[@PRINCEjxyfglxguxggxfj-qe2iy]

Philosophy made me enemy of myself. But now life is good in 3rd person view.

[@devchaturvedi7214]

Bhai par yeah bhot der baad PTA chalta hai😂😂😂

[@PRINCEjxyfglxguxggxfj-qe2iy]

We have two lives, the second begins when we realise we have only one.

[@Philosopher420]

😂😂😂😂😂bhaaai

[@mattcardin1796]

Reading too much of it induces greater self awareness this is why hatred becomes a logical recourse, third person view or zoom out perspective is always there even if we do not read philosophy

[@PRINCEjxyfglxguxggxfj-qe2iy]

@@mattcardin1796 The more I read, the more I acquire, the more certain I am that I know nothing.

[@lifeoftuge5987]

"The Story of Philosophy" by Will Durant is a great starting point for anyone interested in delving into philosophy, offering a concise introduction to philosophers from Socrates to those of the 1950s.

[@prodigyy505]

I’ve learnt much philosophy from it and I confer that the synopsises that it encompasses are repleted with wisdom. Him also adducing critiques is a nice way of displaying both pros and cons of particular philosophies.

[@doofus8]

I'd recommend "The philosphers toolkit"... it's so comprehensive & just fills you with all the tools necessary to reading any philosophy books in future

[@littlekidlover0]

​@@doofus8 Hii... Could you please tell me the author/publication of Philosopher's Toolkit, since there's a lot of them

[@doofus8]

@@littlekidlover0 Yeah sure... it's by Peter S. Fosl & Julian Baggini, publisher is "Wiley Blackwell" & book name is "The Philosopher's Toolkit".... I have the epub file for 3rd edition & I'd very highly recommend it!

[@littlekidlover0]

@@doofus8 Awesome....Thank you so much for replying.

[@viragdoshi]

Notes from the underground legit made me question how can a man hate himself so much. This book was my entry to philosophy

[@rushikeshs.2023]

Smji tereko

[@nimbalkarvicky9]

Please invite Punit Pania to share his books collection. He has read some awesome books

[@kitaabicabins]

Sure, will definitely try for Punit Pania. Thank you so much for the Super Thanks :)

[@kapiljangpangi89]

Beyond good and evil is not the one should read at the start of his/her philosophical journey, certainly not.

[@isohel9889]

Yea exactly!

[@TheoSophii]

She is not as experienced in reading philosophy as she is trying to show.

[@rohank2825]

You need to know at least basic history of entire western philosophy (specially Plato).

[@jagrutijadhav4580]

damn that book is soo tough to interpret...certainly not my cup of tea!!

[@Vishalsingh-x8o]

exactly

[@TarantinosCat]

I believe in the philosophy of developing one’s philosophy over time through one’s life experiences rather than influenced by someone else’s thoughts. When you start practicing thinking, over time you will think greater thoughts. You don’t need philosophy books, they only hinder the possibilities of your mind. I see most people read such books only to look cool, and I believe the same is the case with the ones who wrote them.

[@philosophizing_existence]

Agree. It's better to learn HOW to think than WHAT to think.

[@adi-qx8ls]

Nah going through academic process is much better bcs for most of the people doesn't actually have that capacity to philosophise from the very beginning, getting certain level of awareness about the development of historical genesis of philosophy and current day philosophy will be more fruitful and effective way rather than assessing one's life and making meaningful judgement and deductions from it, like lol there's very little scope in it. How could you make deductions about logic, philosophy of science, mathematics, history, epistemology, etc. without going into the subject matter?

[@adi-qx8ls]

Also until and unless you doesn't actually interact with the thoughts of the named personalities mentioned here, you doesn't have any right to claim that they did so just to be pretentious, like come on there's a reason why millions of people read and research on their writings. That's a very shallow assessment from your side, which also further proved my point that until and unless you doesn't have a flair for philosophically inclined thinking, you can't develop that level of depth with in your thoughts without going through the written text material.

[@garimachaudhary6674]

It is honesty scary how well read Charu is🙏

[@darshantewari007]

How is it scary mam?

[@sukhjeetgujariya6588]

true

[@RajeshKumar-mx1kh]

​@@sukhjeetgujariya6588Actually she wants that people scared from philosophy because merely someone can read and remember all the books after all the 4 GS paper...I think Class Notes plus few sources is enough for philosophy Optional.

[@AbhirajKumar-cy4uk]

Why is she so hypnotizing man ? I am not a book reader but whenever i see on thumbnails i can't resist clicking on it and the way words come out of her mouth and her lowkey i don't give a fuck you think about me energy.........damn i am mesmerized....... there's an invisible force making me start reading books

[@sanketpaul8504]

Lately I have been reading "Don't believe everything you think" and kind of mesmerised by the insights

[@arjunhb]

✋

[@abhinavsharma7714]

A great book to start philosophy is Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder (I have a huge crush on Charu, I just wanna drink coffee with her and talk about books).

[@abimmanyupuri7135]

Your voice is so soothing it calms my mind 🙌❤️

[@naira8315]

Notes from Underground is a great, if not perfect entry into philosophy.

[@RajAryan-p8r]

Thank you for giving this suggestion ❤❤❤

[@Naveenkumar-qy5wy]

Krshnamurti is my favourite too , first & last freedom , commentries on living etc..

[@akshay3432]

Hey chau..............discovered this chanel recently.........great and very useful content Thank you for the great work you are doing, I wish you all the best for this unique initiative of making content around books

[@escapeplan2944]

Lovely collection....keep up the good work charu

[@parth3075]

I have recently gotten into philosophy, I watched Dr. Vikas Divyakirti Sir's videos on his channel and was so intrigued to read books on the topic. Love the timing of the video! Plus the vibe you guys have here :) Thanks!

[@inarc1]

i have to read the book- sophie's world. it is in my bookshelf. recommended by vikas sir

[@18saw]

@parth3075 bro you should read diagenes

[@parth3075]

@@inarc1 Yes I noted that too, on my tbr

[@parth3075]

@@18saw I will read about it thanks!

[@18saw]

@@parth3075if you are a starter dont pull over with osho kafka or dostoevsky be at surface level philosophers like plato aristotle lao tzy etc. Hope it helps

[@PRINCEjxyfglxguxggxfj-qe2iy]

One of the best quote from book meditation is "The best revenge is not to be like your enemy"

[@suhanisalwan3490]

I can listen to you talk about books all day long and gonna give them a read!

[@thomascromwell6840]

Excuse me, but in what world do we begin philosophy with Beyond Good and Evil? Nietzsche literally argues that morality is for the weak and that the strong simply do what they want to do.

[@gagandeepsinghhanspal2499]

Lovely collection, philosophy has always been one of my favourite topic to read, there was a moment in the video where you mentioned about philosophy & spirituality both but I believe if you could provide a collection on spiritual books as well ✨👏🏻 keep up the good work

[@manojsrivastava3626]

it always amuses me that none of these so called book influencers from India recommend vedant, geeta and upanishads in philosophy recommendations. they will recommend all sorts of books from around the world but miss the gem from (probably the best ever books till now) from their own country. I don't know whether it is deliberate or they are genuinely ignorant.

[@immortal0833]

For them indian philosophy is boring. They don't know that there are more 16 main philosophical schools of thought in india. These philosophies will raise your mind's thinking capabilities.

[@KejriwalBhakt]

Funny thing is the stalwarts like Arthur Schopenhauer said that Upanishads are the pinnacle a human mind can achieve. Neitze held Buddhism in very high regard and he saw varna vyavastha in good light. Well, they probably think it's down class to read Indic philosophy.

[@NabaneetSharma-u6v]

I’m interested in both Western and Eastern philosophy and what I’ve observed is that although the Eastern texts are more insightful and dives deeper into the human condition, the western texts let you follow through their process of concluding a certain idea and also lets you navigate the context with related ideas and finally turning it into a bigger picture. Indian and other Asian texts just give you the idea and jump on to something else. I’m talking with respect to the 10 famous Upanishads and Bhagavat Gita. I think it’s because eastern philosophy came around with the purpose of Indoctrination. They’re like handbooks of wisdom while the western(not Greek but German and other modern ones) ones were written with the purpose of professing their philosophy and making a contribution to the academia of philosophy, which makes them prone to further questioning. Which is why Western texts will teach you how to philosophize by yourself. While a book like the Upanishads contain the amount of wisdom that can equate 10-20s of such Western texts of the highest quality, they don’t guide you in the process of your own thinking.

[@adityak935]

Bro wrote what i wanted to write. 😮. 🤧 It pains me that philosophy by default means western philosophy even for Indians

[@shivanigrover4644]

Can't wait to see what amazing content you'll share next!

[@bookishly.yours.kanika]

Loved these recommendations Charu! 🌻 I have "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius and "The Trial" by Franz Kafka with me. I will soon pick them up. I recently wrapped up "White Nights". Loved the poignant storytelling of the book. 📚💕

[@ajinkyabhavsar22]

Perfect recommendations! great vdo... and your voice is therapy... so soothing... looking forward to seeing you more...

[@janvisetia1098]

This video made my day. Thank you ❤❤

[@rvnnnnn]

Appreciate the Michael Sandel video lectures recommendation. I'd like to request that the chalchitra crew comes together and each recommend their favourite video lectures.Would really love it.

[@MrigankaRoy]

Thank you for covering krishnamurti ❤️

[@RajAryan-p8r]

And your way of suggesting the books is so amazing 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@abhishekpanda3931]

The poise in your voice ❤️🤌

[@veerporwal]

thank you didi, this is my first video I watched on philosofy books !!

[@maheshchavan2967]

I'd recommend Fame Fortune and Success by OSHO, just a foundation for your philosophical journey

[@Paranoid_162]

Honestly speaking, after reading Dostoevskey's Crime and Punishment, The trial and Metamorphosis by Frank Kafka, The outsider and The Plague by Albert Camus, my life has never been the same.

[@gunjanshekhawat5836]

What do you mean

[@bhushan21699]

What is existentialism by Simone de Beauvoir. 'What would Nietzsche do' has good introduction of most of the theories.

[@lostsoulofcinema]

Dostoevsky for his understanding of human psyche. Nietzsche for his strong prose and his dissection of morality in a societal setting. Camus for the vagueness of the existential feeling as well as the existential person (more precisely the plane of consciousness that he calls the absurd). And lastly, Kafka because he's Kafka. He's in his own league and there could be no motivation to read his books. You just have to read them.

[@Mr.KJ_895]

What about Sartre?

[@Interstellar2123]

Philosophy is like massaging on top while spirituality is core surgery of beings consciousness. 😀

[@Harrykesh630]

loved it, do you have a dedicated series for philosophy ??

[@abdullahhelal2284]

Very nice discussion! Thanks from Bangladesh.

[@garvitdavera8971]

Have read most of them thoroughly out of interest, except the Krishnamurti one… Will look at it now! Thanks for recs

[@thevegeterianprey1938]

no reading experience, jumped straight to crime and punishment, currently in page 76 in paperback, is it a good idea? so far i m enjoying it.

[@fabpanda9853]

Yes, keep reading!

[@Summerblur]

I have read Kafka halfway throgh. But then I moved out of city for College and the book is back home AAAAHHHHH

[@QuandaleDingle5500]

You can start with Plato's dialogue Apologia and others.

[@randomcommenter12]

Philosophy for beginners and the first book thrown is Beyond Good & Evil. Charano 🦶ko naman 🙏

[@muneebbhat3928]

Before i liked philosophy, now im in love with philosophy ❤

[@swarnavosinha4572]

Thanks for the recommendation Charu...would definitely check out some

[@neilcreation]

Sophie's world is beautiful

[@haru51094]

Love this video ❤

[@karthik007]

Beyond good and evil for beginners.That is ridiculous.Even as a guy who rarely ready books knows that Nietzsche’s books are tough nut to crack.

[@biharipunjabi9249]

Best entry level philosophy book would be "man's search of meaning" Light, not as dense and still "meaningful" (pun intended)

[@KamranXERXES]

I think Dostoyevsky's "Notes from the Underground" is probably not a good introduction, especially for people who are just getting into Philosophy. The first part is the Underground man just explaining himself and his ideology - a ideology based in spite and sickness - which can be off putting to many. Instead i would recommend Crime and Punishment . It is a better introduction to Dostoyevsky, even though it is the longer of the two, it is more engaging as we follow the psychological turmoil of Raskalnikov after what he does to the lousy pawnbroker.

[@aniruddhabhattacharya545]

Fantastic video ❤❤

[@MyPersonal-qz8qd]

Apki awaaz ❤

[@arunkumar-ep7le]

love to see some woman also talk about philosophy.

[@nanthakr8378]

Hands down, The best book on philosophy is Yoga Vasistha only, nothing can beat it. All other philosophies are just a expansion from the essence of Yoga Vasistha.

[@Vickyverma2024]

Charu I love you yaar❤ You made me love with books and reading surely I am going to be a life long learner because of you❤

[@suryadevthakur5212]

Charu I love you ❤

[@danveerdebpratim6294]

You are so pretty , where phylisophy ends 😊😊and life starts

[@sanilyadav591]

1. Beyond Good an Evil

[@schoolofsocialscience8117]

First Read Sophie’s World. Then go with anything

[@stevesmith4901]

Dear reader, if you are a beginner to philosophy, please ignore this video. Go watch some other more popular videos on the topic. You'll get much better advice and recommendations.

[@manaspathak5155]

These are not actually beginner friendly recommendation. Beginner friendly would be something like 'Sophie's world'.

[@isohel9889]

I was about to say that! XD

[@saneh786]

Now i feel why many people say philosophy ruined my life

[@NIRANJANMEENA-tm7uy]

I❤indian Philo.

[@adweitaspams]

subscribed!! loved it

[@siddharthajain6944]

Anxiety develop ho gyi philosophy padh k.

[@vishalupadhyay416]

Bhai apna jivan hi ek din philosophy ban jaya gi ya apna jivan hi philosophy😑. Toh kiyo paday dusaro ki philosophy 😂

[@Raushankumar-bd1im]

you should read indian philosophy books first insted of western. ours are much more deepar and you will see later that western are mostly influenced by ours

[@sarjuparmar6699]

I love the first and last freedom by jk I read it couple of years ago

[@roh9934]

I was just into her eyes the whole time. You are the most beautiful girl. I’m sure you get that a lot.

[@balkaran5913]

Was confused where to pick nietzche at, will start with beyond good and evil def ❤

[@PRINCEjxyfglxguxggxfj-qe2iy]

It will be tough to read Good and evil. As a beginner in philosophy Krishnamurthy is best. Freadom from unknown.

[@balkaran5913]

@@PRINCEjxyfglxguxggxfj-qe2iy will try that as well, thank you for recommending ☺️

[@PrinceSingh-cz4ht]

@@PRINCEjxyfglxguxggxfj-qe2iy *known

[@anilthapa5631]

What about Upanishads, yoga sutras of Patanjali, vivekananda.......

[@KejriwalBhakt]

That's too mediocre for the likes of her. The book recommendations are elitist

[@arupvns]

Nice work done.

[@ShivMathur]

Try my book “Meditation and Spirituality a Philosophy”

[@shanthikasturi810]

Damn good recommendations.

[@Shmishaan]

No books from hindi authors; who have a very deep background in philosophy. Suepirsing!

[@vishalupadhyay416]

Arr bhi western culture wale Indian hai yeh sab inko western philosophy hi pasand aati hai. Western gand chatay hai har jija may

[@vishalupadhyay416]

vaise Hindi author Mein ashtavkra Geeta padh sakte ho.

[@rrishu2610]

Please also mention the toughness of English in books recommendation. It will be helpful.

[@mayanksahu2532]

thanks for the recommendations. Fyodor and j. krishnamurti are my fav. I would like to recommend books by ACHARYA PRASHANT if you want to have more clear view on day to day life.

[@KejriwalBhakt]

Why read the commentary when you can read the original text like Upanishads.

[@abhiishhekk]

i find meditations difficult to read , i dont know if its something with the version i own or its just something beyond my intellect.

[@Vader4499]

Probably beyond your linguistic comprehension

[@isohel9889]

Probably the language. You should try watching videos by The Daily Stoic/Ryan Holiday or maybe read a book about Stoic philosophy beforehand

[@naveenswarnkar4180]

Your thumbnail is amazing! Just keep it up dear to make a video on philosophy book review! Have you read the book power by Robert Greene or not, please!

[@LifesHourglass]

Philosophy made me critisize myself so much

[@TedHatesCringe]

Nietzsche is for beginners? 😅 Maybe I'm not smart enough because I have a book lying in my shelf collecting dust, it was too difficult for me.

[@stevesmith4901]

Nietzsche spent his life questioning traditional morality and looked "Beyond Good and Evil", and you said Nietzsche was some kind of moralist who exhorted against questioning traditional morality in the book he titled "Beyond Good and Evil". Lord have mercy!

[@metamorphosis4673]

Meanwhile me who recommend "On the heights of despair" by Emil Cioran to everybody.

[@GeeMocktan]

I would like to recommend Long Pilgrimage by JG Bennet. and Thakur Lang Pilgrimage.

[@sachstar7306]

the rebupic by plato is my recommendation please a must read book for everyone

[@kumudavallivaddamanu2655]

What's your opinion on the Book of disquiet

[@tapapriyamahanta8886]

Any recommendations from Sri Aurobindo?

[@melancholic113]

Justice by Michael sandel is on ethics and not philosophy.

[@gowtham7231]

Guys after reading too much philosophy and psychology I am now understanding the evil side of everything I enjoyed before and unable to live a normal life like others. What should I do??

[@divyabirsingh2905]

Any list on philosophy is incomplete without ayn rand.

[@varun.mina01]

If you really want to understand life: Jiddu Krishnamurti's books are enough. (I'm not promoting anyone it's just my personal suggestion) Because self-knowledge is essential in life.

[@karthikraut2]

Yeah bro I am also understanding him.

[@varun.mina01]

@@karthikraut2 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼🩶

[@ysanket234]

are you saying that he has the ultimate knowledge that no one else does? why are his books enough?

[@Mr.KJ_895]

​@@ysanket234No there is not something ultimate, It's just that His way of telling truth and his understanding is so pure and honest. It's not poetic, it's just like Ashtavakra Geeta, Straight and clear!

[@reynoldzy8]

Which book of Krishnamurthy?

[@FarmaanSidhu]

no way you suggested beyond good and evil for beginners

[@moinkabir6810]

Steven pinker books ? I really want to know .

[@ashiwanikumar1358]

Are you reading philosophy just for reading or implementing in your life

[@sukhjeetgujariya6588]

any other lecture series apart from justice by michael sandel?

[@avinash21899]

Hell is other people such a deep quote. 😮👍

[@Aayushkumar-cz1rk]

More importantly, is she taken

[@tufelmakrani3855]

Nietzsche's work is very sophisticated, I guess It is difficult to understand the deep meanings of it

[@AnshikaMonga]

❤❤

[@naveenswarnkar4180]

Which is your favourite book in memoir?

[@mohans6113]

Most of the western philosophy and one prominent philosopher B russel must be there