7 best philosophical books
The philosophical books of great thinkers have absorbed the age-old wisdom. They teach readers to be wiser, cover issues relating to world secrets. We learn what works are worthy of separate attention and are the real heritage of mankind. To do this, we turn to the ranking of the best books on philosophical topics.
Rating of the best philosophical books
| Nomination | a place | composition | rating |
| 7 best philosophical books | 1 | Henri Bergson. Creative evolution | 5.0 |
| 2 | Confucius. Conversations and Judgments | 4.9 | |
| 3 | Sam Harris. Free Will That Does Not Exist | 4.8 | |
| 4 | Hannah Arendt. Mind life | 4.7 | |
| 5 | V. Frankl. Man searching for meaning | 4.6 | |
| 6 | Martin Hydagger. Being and time | 4.5 | |
| 7 | M. Andrianov: Conversations about the highest and the will in fairy tales and stories. Handbook on raising children in the family and school | 4.4 |
Henri Bergson. Creative evolution
Rating: 5.0
At the top of the ranking is the work of one of the most influential participants in the philosophical movement of the late 19th century. It was first published in 1907. The book concentrates in itself the views of the famous French thinker and the whole philosophical direction. According to the author, evolution makes it clear that it is driven by a “life impulse”. On this subject, and go thinking.
The work of the writer includes a huge number of phrases that have become winged. Bergson presented the most complex philosophical problems in an original and refined language. The book must be in the home library of students and teachers of sociological, philosophical faculties.
Confucius. Conversations and Judgments
Rating: 4.9
Continuing rating book of one of the most famous thinkers in history. Confucius had a great influence on people's views and knowledge system. Notes and thoughts of a great genius recorded his students. After this, the phrases were published in a book called Lunyu. For several centuries, this work has been a compulsory textbook in many universities. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was translated into Russian.
The main ideas of the book are connected with mercy, justice and common sense. Some judgments may cause bewilderment among Russian readers. In any case, the pearl of ancient Chinese philosophy deserves a reading by anyone who wants to touch the legendary monument of literature.
Sam Harris. Free Will That Does Not Exist
Rating: 4.8
The next book is different in that it causes a colossal protest. It touches on the topic around which there are ardent debates. Sam Harris, without much philosophical gravity and mysticism, talks about a new world view. The book reveals the following topics: “Does will power exist?”, “Why does a person act this way and not otherwise?”, “What are our actions predetermined by - upbringing, surrounding factors or genes?”.
The author's work is recommended to read at least in order to objectively evaluate the actions of other people and their own. Judging by the reviews, there are few deep reflections in the work. It is suitable for general development and will be understood by teenagers.
Hannah Arendt. Mind life
Rating: 4.7
The book of Hannah Arendt was the last and most significant work of the writer, who was a famous political thinker of the 20th century. The publication is a philosophical study and an attempt to show an understanding of mental work in thought, will and judgment.Arendt pays great attention to the concept of freedom, reflects on the fact that human barbarism, and not natural disasters, is a serious danger to the whole world.
The book will appeal to fans of the writer, as well as those who want to think about what we are doing. It is written quite understandable and accessible language. Issued only two volumes of the publication. Hannah Arendt died while working on a third book.
V. Frankl. Man searching for meaning
Rating: 4.6
The author of the book is a brilliant psychologist and writer. His work is among the dozens of the best works that have had the greatest impact on the lives of readers. The book tells about the painful reality, describes the fate of prisoners of concentration camps. The presented situations make it clear that a person is able to withstand almost everything.
The work is not for the faint of heart. It reads the mood. In total, the book has two parts - about one’s own experience with reflections and about finding the meaning of life. The work is rather small, but very informative. It is worth reading to find a way out of a difficult situation and to cheer others.
Martin Hydagger. Being and time
Rating: 4.5
The key ideas of the book "Being and Time" relate to all things. The most important Hydagger considers the future, then the past and only then the present. He believes that if you live for today, you can get lost in everyday life. This book is for those who are close to such ideas.
Some readers say that it was difficult for them to understand the language of the author. Others admire the magic of his work and note that with each page of the writer's thoughts are becoming clearer. The main thing is to find a high-quality translation of the work. In any case, there is hardly a person who will understand what is written 100%. Anyway, the work of the greatest philosopher of the 20th century deserves to be in the ranking of the best.
M. Andrianov: Conversations about the highest and the will in fairy tales and stories. Handbook on raising children in the family and school
Rating: 4.4
We decided to slightly dilute the rating and include modern literature in it. The book of Michael Andrianov consists of copyright tales. They will teach the child the basics of the science of humanity, talk about the characters of people. The manual will reveal the value of willpower, help to form a competent perception of the people around them.
In total in a series of 6 books. All of them are read with the same interest. Judging by the reviews, parents and children are delighted with the fascinating plot and pleasant style of presentation. Philosophical benefit is considered the direction of humane pedagogy. Its goal is to educate a cultured person with a beautiful soul. Age limit - from 6 years.
Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.
