Want to teach yourself philosophy? 5. Want to study philosophy on your own?

Are you materialistic or idealistic?

Philosophy is a method of thinking, it emphasizes the process, cultivates quality, it is useless to just study, we must be good at specific analysis of specific problems, and grasp the essence of things. As Albert Einstein put it, ability is the part of learning knowledge and then forgetting what is left of it.

Materialism or idealism, I want it.

Chinese Sinology is the originator of philosophy! Western philosophy is mostly ivory tower learning, while Chinese philosophy focuses on the unity of knowledge and action, but strictly speaking, there is no philosophy in China, only Taoism, which is only a strong name for modern scholars. What is the Tao?

It is not the way of Taoism, but for thousands of years, the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism have been stirred and fused into one! Therefore, if you want to learn philosophy, Confucianism "Zhou Yi" Confucius and Mencius, Taoist Laozhuang is the foundation. As for the true taste, you still need to experience it carefully!

I'm also new to this path, and I hope to give you some references!!

To study philosophy in China, you must first read Marx's treatises.

It's useless to read a book.

Life experiences are accumulated on one's own, and philosophy comes from these experiences.

Reading books can still help you think, but it's not your own.

If you just want to establish a correct outlook on life and values, then you just need to learn from life and read some books that inspire thinking, if you want to study philosophy and know what philosophy is studying, then you have to read philosophy books, such as Russell's "History of Western Philosophy".

It is entirely possible to study philosophy on your own. Philosophy is not inscrutable, but is actually closely related to people's lives and work. When you are initially involved in philosophy, you will feel that the language and words of philosophy are obscure, but don't be in a hurry, for the problems that you don't understand or don't understand, find some easy-to-understand books to study on your own or ask people who understand, and conquer these small fortresses one by one, and slowly you will find that it is easier to understand when you read philosophical works again.

To study philosophy on one's own, we must first have a philosophical spirit, and the so-called philosophical spirit is to have a belief in philosophy, an interest and hobby, and a belief in studying hard and forging ahead in the face of difficulties. Second, it is necessary to combine it with reality. Philosophy is closely related to each of our lives, work, and study, and there is nothing closer to daily life than philosophy, because you actually face all kinds of big and small things every day, and face any simple or complex problem.

Practically everyone has this kind of curiosity, but usually we may not have raised it to the level of philosophical thinking, applying philosophical concepts to abstract thinking, or not a conscious philosophical thinking. Philosophical thinking has its own internal logic and category, which is the most important feature of philosophy that distinguishes it from other sciences, so learning philosophy is to learn these ways of thinking, to understand these concepts, when you master more philosophical knowledge, you will find that with philosophical thinking methods, philosophical eyes to see the world, compared with ordinary people, it is not at the same level, not in a dimension, not in a depth.

Keep your curiosity about the world!

It is advisable to have a deep knowledge base in the natural and social sciences, especially mathematics and science, because there is a lot of philosophy in it. I have always believed that philosophy should not admit undergraduates, and even PhDs should not admit fresh graduates under the age of 30 who have no practical experience. It is better to study philosophy after the age of 50, and it is easier to produce results with a broad background in other disciplines and rich practical experience.

Of course, the more other fields you dabble in, the greater your achievements, and the higher your achievements in philosophy.

Look at the logic first, be serious, be honest, understand the logic solidly, and take your time with the rest.

Philosophy originates from life and is higher than life. Only in the continuous practice summary can we better understand the meaning of philosophy, we must start from reality!