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How about an issue devoted to Rorty? He's just died so it would be a nice tribute. I also think that some of his concerns about analytical philosophy are very similar to the concerns expressed by many people in this forum. Of course, a Rorty issue might upset a lot of analytical philosophers but I d...

I disagree. Scepticism is the endpoint of first belief. At the beginning of the circle we see its end.

Barbara

I know philosophers are into navel gazing but it's probably best to have dialogues with TWO people.

Hello all. Amateur philosopher seeking kindred spirits for discussion. Hope you don't have anything against relativists!

I'm a big fan of Kitcher. He's one of the best philosophers of science in the world and deserves to be read more widely. This book outlines his thoughts on various issues in the philosophy of science, including realism/antirealism, scientific progress and scientific explanation. Although he still su...

Popper, Heidegger and Nietszche as entry-level books!? Are you lot trying to put this guy off?

Aetixintro is on the right track. Try the other books later on when you have a solid understanding of the basics.