On Reading Books That Changed The World
Recently I’ve had a disruption of sorts in my life. One of the results of this is my sudden desire to devour as much classic socio-economic and political books as I can before I die.
About 4 months ago I finished the The Communist Manifesto, The Prince (surprisingly very easy to read) and Sun Tzu’s Art of War. Heck, I even threw in half of Analects of Confucius and What The Buddha Thought (a great introduction to Buddhism for beginners) in the mix.
Recently I’ve just borrowed John Locke’s Two Treatise on Government. I started with the second half of it as I’ve heard it’s his masterpiece and laid the foundations for the American Revolution. Just started on it, so can’t give a review yet. But got to say his prose is more of the old school kind and is more difficult to read as a result.
Next I intend to read Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s The Social Contract, which offered an alternative version of government philosophy compared to John Locke. And I’m also gonna start with Adam Smith’s grand piece The Wealth of Nations.
Yes, I’m a political-philosophy tragic. Political theories to me are what drugs are to junkies.
you should try critique of pure reason by kant.
I’ve never managed to finish it. it gives me the headache.
Comment by Hafiz — May 22, 2008 @ 11:14 am
Hehe, that book is on my reading list. But one at a time.
So many books, so little time…
Comment by sigma — May 27, 2008 @ 2:53 pm