Philosophy

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Skip This Language: English Summary A great writer and a contrarian thinker that rambles on. It’s light on advice for a budding contrarian or young individual. Key Takeaways To be added on a reread. See notes below. What I got out of it Summary Notes […]

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Reading Language: English Summary A great, practical philosophy book that makes you look at life, circumstances and others differently. Great for beginners. My advice: read one chapter (1~3 pages) per day. Key Takeaways To be added on a reread. See notes below. What I

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Reading Language: English Summary The book covers many common questions and struggles we have in life and is 100% written in Q&A format. One of the easier philosophy books to get into. Key Takeaways To be added on a reread. See notes below. What

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Optional Books Language: English Summary This book of divination is the foundation on which Chinese philosophy (Confucianism, Taoism, among others) is built. Like the Tao Te Ching, its depth is insane. There’s a lot to learn but only for those really interested in the topic.

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Reading Language: English Summary Every day 1 page filled with quotes from history’s greatest philosophers and writers. A bit repetitive. Key Takeaways To be added on a reread. See notes below. What I got out of it To be added on a reread. See

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary Trying to narrow down the philosophy of the Tao Te Ching with limiting words is to violate its primordial essence. A book that reveals something new every time you read it. Key Takeaways To be added on a reread. See

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Reading Language: English Summary A conversational and enlightening book that covers topics as time, perception, brain and transformation. The material is heavy but digestible because of its daily 1-page nature. Key Takeaways To be added on a reread. See notes below. What I got

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary The Enchiridion is great, the Discourses are really good and the Fragments are meh. I prefer Seneca and Marcus Aurelius over Epictetus but Discourses is a book with practical, timeless wisdom that I’ll reread, nonetheless. Key Takeaways What I got

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary More approachable than Tao Te Ching, yet has equal depth. Parts 1-7 are must (re)reads. Skip the rest, which is unlikely to be written by Zhuangzi, as its prose and content offer little. Key Takeaways What I got out of

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary A practical guide to preparing for and dealing with adversity. You have little control over external factors, but complete control over internal ones. Key Takeaways What I got out of it Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic isn’t as impactful as

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary A free therapy session with a Stoic to improve the quality of, happiness and tranquillity in our lives. Seneca touches on time, grief and peace of mind over 3 essays. Worth rereading until the day I die. Key Takeaways What