Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought
has done its best, the wonder remains. ~Alfred North Whitehead
Two of our 52 Books Bingo categories fit in perfectly with our nonfiction November theme - Philosophy and Self help - which could actually be one and the same, depending on your point of view.
According to the Book Genre Dictionary:
"Books in the philosophy nonfiction genre are about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence as an academic discipline. The books in this genre also explore fundamental truths about one’s self, the world, and their relationships. They also delve into and argue the answers to life’s most basic questions, literally exploring the basic fundamentals of knowledge and existence."
"Books in the self-help nonfiction genre are based on one’s own effort and resources to achieve things and goals without relying on the help of others. The books in this genre can be about self-guided improvement in one’s economic standing, their intellectual state of being, and in their emotionally and self-worth state of being."
Dive into the history of Philosophy and Self help with Guide to the World's Philosophers , A Short History of Self Help and American and Japanese Self Help Literature and check out Yukichi Fukuzawa's An Outline of a Theory of Civilization
Best Philosophy Books for Beginners
Best Modern Philosophy Books
70 Philosophical Books Everyone Should Read
Popular Nonfiction Philosophical books
The 25 Best Self Improvement Books to Read No Matter How Old You Are
Popular Self Improvement books
110 Of The Best Self-Improvement Books You’ll Ever Read
Have fun following rabbit trails!
Brit Trip
Our Brit Trip on Watling Way is taking us to Cheshire. Cheshire has a long industrial and transportation background as it was the largest train manufacturer in the 1800’s and also claims the invention of Cheshire Cheese, first stagecoach run, and the first neighborhood watch program in the UK.
Rabbit trails: Chester Rows Virtual Tour Roman Amphitheater Lyme Hall - Pride and Prejudice Capesthorne Hall
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You always pack so much useful nformation into these posts. Well done!
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