What are some books that will help me to become as independently-minded
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What are some books that will help me to become as independently-minded as possible, when it comes to formulating viewpoints/arguments/etc?
I'm tired of just repeating what other people say because I like the sound of it, but I don't think I have the confidence/intelligence to conclude things for myself.
I remember reading about Foucault who, after having read Nietzsche, pretty much left his job/etc without a second thought to pursue his own ends. That's the sort of intellectual get-up-and-go I'd like.
Read Aristotle. He'll teach you the tools.
>>8148720
Do you not see the irony in asking for a book that will tell you how to think for yourself
>>8148720
Well you can do what Foucault did and read Nietzsche lol. Bataille is good too, but that might take you too far.
>>8149687
This. But also if you read fiction, try reading a character that you disagree with, it will give you clear instances of how you feel about moral dilemmas and you can draw conclusions about yourself or at least start from there.
>>8148720
You're first step is to leave 4chan.
