abvgd

This video lecture series is a decent introduction to the moral and legal aspects of philosophy, it introduces a lot of philosophers and their concepts along the way:


Also, if you feel that philosophy is boring, take a look at this 3 minute soundbite

corrocamino

Finish reading Bertrand Russell's book. Then read more of his books.

abvgd

The Great Courses (formerly The Teaching Company) has some introductory courses in philosophy that may be worth taking a look at (hint: torrents ). It's probably best to start with a general introduction rather than to delve in detail into any specific philosopher at once.

Philosophy & Intellectual History

corrocamino

There's a difference between delving into philosophy and delving into a historical survey of philosophies -- unless rationality does not figure importantly in your thinking.

abvgd

Very true, however, many overviews usually have a bit of both. Sometimes it can be helpful to learn the historical and social context behind a certain philosopher's reasoning, however it can also distract from understanding an already sufficiently complex subject. It all depends on the author's ability to explain the subject...

Vladd

For a more popular view of philosophy, you might like to try

or as it was renamed in its second edition


by Mark Rowlands a professor of philosophy at the University of Miami.
You will never look at Arnie in the same way again

mastershake16

Thanks a lot guys for the feedback! sorry I wasn't able to respond sooner, I was in D.C.

Any more?

pixi666

If you have Russel's History, then you're set to go! Best primer out there. Also try this:


It's a good introduction to thinkers and their main ideas.

mastershake16

Thank you very much. All these books are bookmarked for when I get $$$.


Which isn't coming anytime soon, unfortunately haha