Philosophy anyone? I'm ploughing through this book currently, it's one of my favourites. It's one of those books I want to never end. Anyone else read it? If you're into Philosophy I highly recommend it. It's a bit "wordy" in places which can be hard to get through for some, but it's a cool way to learn a lot about something without reading a text book. It was recommended to me by my philosophy teacher last semester. It's a page turner for sure, very engaging, and makes you think, and keeps you on your toes, full of twists. Here's a summary for those that havn't...
I read it a while back. It's a great introduction to philosophy and the great philosophers - at times I still refer to it when refreshing my memory on them! It gives a good account of Marx too, and you can tell where the author's sympathies lie. The first half of the book reads more like a philosophy textbook, however, and at times it seems hard to see it as a novel with an original or engaging plot. But the book comes into its own in the second half and I found that I was turning the pages at a rate of knots. But I won't spoil it for you....
I really had no problem getting through the first half, I guess it just depends how into it you are. People keep telling me the end is a huuuuge twist. Can't wait to see.
I didn't have a problem getting through the first half, the philisophical discussions were interesting, it's just they overpowered a fairly non-existant plot. And yes, there's quite a twist....
That book sounds really intriguing as well. I absolutely love philosophy but don't think I've ever read a philosophical book to it's end yet. Sort of sad really. I never actually thought of a novel being a book about philosophy I must say. Except for maybe "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maitenance." Hmm. somehow I think I'm going to end up with a huge lists of books to read now.
Another great theology/philosophy-based novel to read is Jill Paton Walsh's 'Knowledge of Angels'. It's a brilliant book, and the plot is much stronger and more striking than 'Sophie's World'. The philosophy has really very dangerous consequences for the character. I was lucky enough to be able to interview her for 'Varsity' last year, and we had a great discussion on the themes of her novel....
Hmmm ... I'm going to have to start a list now of books/authors to check out. It already seems to be quite lengthy and this forum only just started.
Just found this thread. It's one of the best introductions to the world of philosophy, and can be argued how subjective philosophy can be. I thought the plot was shit; yeah, I only use clever words. But the book albiet a piece of fiction can be used as good reference. Knowledge of Angels? Thanks, never heard of it before.
