Which are your favoutite philosophy book

which is your favourite philosophy book and why.. also whats your favourite quote from that book

Perhaps schopenhauer's books....since he was deeply influenced by buddhism.....

"Compassion is the basis of all morality."

Arthur Schopenhauer

nice

aphorisms by Cioran

aphorisms by Cioran

wow

i dont know any

Thus Spoke Zarathustra , by Nietzsche

nice choice

I like all the taoist books (Tao te Ching, Lieh Tzu, Chuang Tzu), I find them informative and easy to read, and useful. A very good (harmonious and useful) counterbalance to the narcissistic tendencies of the modern world without being preachy.

For a good summary of the influence of western thinkers (philosophers, etc.) on the modern western world, I suggest "The Passion of the Western Mind", an excellent book and not too hard to read...


Side note: all (?) the "Great Books of the Western World" can be found for free online here: http://books.mirror.org/

The bhagvad Gita

because i liked it


Quote

Treat your friend and foe alike,Look at a piece of rock and a piece of gold the same way,Be equipoised whether it is happiness or sorrow,DO your work with dedication and do not expect the results.