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BOOK : A History of Western Philosophy BY: Bertrand Russell

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This book provides an overview of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratic philosophers to the early 20th century, making it a comprehensive introduction to the subject

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"Sophie's World" By Jostein Gaarder

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A novel that explores the history of philosophy through a young girl's journey, making it an engaging and accessible introduction to philosophical ideas

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BOOK: "The Story of Philosophy" By: Will Durant

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This book offers a concise and informative overview of the lives and ideas of prominent philosophers, making it a good starting point for those new to the subject

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"Beyond Good and Evil" by Friedrich Nietzsche

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A classic work that challenges traditional notions of morality and introduces Nietzsche's ideas on the nature of good and evil

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"The Stranger" by Albert Camus

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This novel explores existentialist themes and the absurdity of life, making it a thought-provoking introduction to existentialist philosophy

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Meditations on First Philosophy" By René Descartes

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In this work, Descartes explores the nature of reality and the existence of God, making it a foundational text in the history of philosophy

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