Please suggest Intorductory Book for beginners

In summary, the conversation discusses the request for a book that serves as an introduction to philosophy, from Plato to Kant and modern philosophies. The individual prefers free online material but is willing to spend money on a good book. They also mention a thread on a forum and a recommended online course. One person suggests going to a library for a wider selection.
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I would like to know about a book which is simple to understand and serves as an introduction to philosophy in general and the various philosophies from Plato to Kant and even more modern Philosophy. Would be great if "free" online material is suggested. Don't want to spend too many bucks.But will spend if book is really good.

Would be great if thread where such books are listed is pointed out.
 
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ask_LXXXVI said:
Would be great if thread where such books are listed is pointed out.

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=18208


And this is actually quite good... and no, I don't work for the company.

http://www.teach12.com/ttcx/coursedesclong2.aspx?cid=4200
 
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haha... :)
you'll never learn anything about philosophy from books. you'll learn a great deal about the history of philosophy though. just go to a local library and pick a random book from the philosophy section. they usually have all the "classical" stuff you mentioned, and maybe even more recent works.
 

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