I'm glad I found a channel like yours. Good choices! I have a few recommendations of my own: 1) The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Philosophy of Individualism vs Collectivism, and the philosophy of aesthetic value. 2) Starship Troopers by Robert Heinlein is all about Philosophy of Leadership, militarism, patriotism, civic duty, etc. 3) The Trial by Franz Kafka. Is another book that dabbles in the absurd but more specifically focuses on the horrors of bureaucracy 4) Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is all about the ethics of scientific advancement and is the original AI horror story. 5) here's a few bonus ones that I couldn't narrow down. Madman's Diary by Lu Xun, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? By Phillip K. Dick, Anthem by Ayn Rand (and Atlas Shrugged obv)
Great!! Really appreciate your perspective. And love the comments, enlightening👍Ahem, re Notes From The Underground, the main character's toothache & avoidance seeking treatment; something to consider: terror of doctors, mistrust, phobia. No kiddin, having 2 docs in my family, i know all too well of the fallibility of doctors. I'm old, mostly in good health. If/ When that changes, hubboy, i'll be in severe need of a philosophical absurdist author to float me through thaat existential crisis🤣
I’ve followed a few “book” (to capture them all in a word) channels and I enjoyed your video you have a nice voice, strong descriptive language. Worth following looking forward to watching more videos.
I have stopped reading. I can't concentrate anymore due to life stress. However, I watch videos to keep myself inspired. Thankfully, I have read Brave New World and The Stranger.
Homo Faber - Max Frisch The man without qualities- Robert Musil (although very long) The Conformist, or Boredom - Alberto Moravia Caligula - Albert Camus Tartar Steppe - Dino Buzzati Consolation of Philosophy - Boethius 😅
No such list is complete without Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. I got through about five pages in Tolstoy's The Death of Ilyich but developed a terminal case of boredom. But, I will try again based upon your recommendation. Although Brave New World may be more reflective of today's society, in terms of great literature, 1984 blows it out of the water.
Kafka's works definitely deserve a mention! I will likely make another video with 5 more works soon. I have a video dedicated to Kafka and his works if you wanted to hear my thoughts!
Have you read Aldous Huxley's last novel "Island" written shortly before his death in 1962 The blurb on the back of the book reads: "It is set in a fiction Pacific Island called Pala which had been the scene of a unique experiment in civilisation. Its inhabitants live in a society where Western science has been brought together with Eastern philosophy to create a paradise on Earth. "A cynic journalist arrives to research potential oil reserves on Pala. He falls in love with the society and way of life. Ultimately having to make a difficult choice." I suspect that also reflects some of modern philosophical concerns.
@@TheActiveMind1 I only discovered it as I am doing a reading project called the 1962 project where I read books published in the year of my birth which is 1962. I've read everything from biographies through history and philosophy to children's books and comics.
I really like your vodeos! You seem like a great guy, inteligent, well spoken. I only wish to have people like you in my life so I could speak about books, philosophy, psychology and life in general.😌
For some reason,l can’t get past the beginning of Brave New World. Maybe it was just too boring. But 1984 and Animal Farm were quick reads. Of course Animal Farm was a novella.
Well done. You should have a lot more views
I'm glad I found a channel like yours. Good choices! I have a few recommendations of my own:
1) The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Philosophy of Individualism vs Collectivism, and the philosophy of aesthetic value.
2) Starship Troopers by Robert Heinlein is all about Philosophy of Leadership, militarism, patriotism, civic duty, etc.
3) The Trial by Franz Kafka. Is another book that dabbles in the absurd but more specifically focuses on the horrors of bureaucracy
4) Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is all about the ethics of scientific advancement and is the original AI horror story.
5) here's a few bonus ones that I couldn't narrow down. Madman's Diary by Lu Xun, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? By Phillip K. Dick, Anthem by Ayn Rand (and Atlas Shrugged obv)
Great!! Really appreciate your perspective. And love the comments, enlightening👍Ahem, re Notes From The Underground, the main character's toothache & avoidance seeking treatment; something to consider: terror of doctors, mistrust, phobia. No kiddin, having 2 docs in my family, i know all too well of the fallibility of doctors. I'm old, mostly in good health. If/ When that changes, hubboy, i'll be in severe need of a philosophical absurdist author to float me through thaat existential crisis🤣
I have only read 2 of these: Camus and Huxley. Great selections!
Interesting recommendations!
I’ve followed a few “book” (to capture them all in a word) channels and I enjoyed your video you have a nice voice, strong descriptive language.
Worth following looking forward to watching more videos.
you have great channel man, i can tell you put a lot of effort into what your saying and also the production. definitely deserve more recognition
Great explanations of the philosophical points in the books. Thank you.
I have stopped reading. I can't concentrate anymore due to life stress. However, I watch videos to keep myself inspired.
Thankfully, I have read Brave New World and The Stranger.
how can a very high quality video have a low number of views, keep up the good work, the content is really fire and high quality🔥🔥🔥🔥
Much appreciated!
Homo Faber - Max Frisch
The man without qualities- Robert Musil (although very long)
The Conformist, or Boredom - Alberto Moravia
Caligula - Albert Camus
Tartar Steppe - Dino Buzzati
Consolation of Philosophy - Boethius 😅
Hum. That last one reminds me of certain blearly yellow and green eyes.
I just started The Consolation of Philosophy a couple days ago. It's genius.
existentialism, ew
Very good selection of books! Thanks a lot :)
Nice choices. Nice presentation.
No such list is complete without Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. I got through about five pages in Tolstoy's The Death of Ilyich but developed a terminal case of boredom. But, I will try again based upon your recommendation. Although Brave New World may be more reflective of today's society, in terms of great literature, 1984 blows it out of the water.
Kafka's works definitely deserve a mention! I will likely make another video with 5 more works soon. I have a video dedicated to Kafka and his works if you wanted to hear my thoughts!
Have you read Aldous Huxley's last novel
"Island" written shortly before his death in 1962
The blurb on the back of the book reads:
"It is set in a fiction Pacific Island called Pala
which had been the scene of a unique experiment in civilisation.
Its inhabitants live in a society where
Western science has been brought
together with Eastern philosophy
to create a paradise on Earth.
"A cynic journalist arrives to research potential oil reserves on Pala.
He falls in love with the society and way of life.
Ultimately having to make a difficult choice."
I suspect that also reflects some of modern philosophical concerns.
I haven’t but I’ll look into it!
@@TheActiveMind1
I only discovered it as I am doing
a reading project
called the 1962 project
where I read books published
in the year of my birth
which is 1962.
I've read everything from
biographies through history and philosophy
to children's books and comics.
Great presentation. Thank you
nice video. came up on my yt homepage and i ended up watching it
I am the 150th like; I think this deserves more.
I've read all of these. _Notes from the Underground_ is my favorite.
Sincerely appreciate the support!
I really like your vodeos! You seem like a great guy, inteligent, well spoken. I only wish to have people like you in my life so I could speak about books, philosophy, psychology and life in general.😌
Thank you brother , Love from India💕
Excellent Video. Thank you!
Good video, i am subscribing ❤❤
You could go back to Rabalais and Chaucer. I would also include Rousseau "Emile, or education".
I love all these books.
I've read all five. I'd rank them as follows:
1. Notes From the Underground
2. The Death of Ivan Ilyich
3. Brave New World
4. Candide
5. The Stranger
The Plague by Camus.
@@nedludd7622 Never read it. Don't really care to.
good starting list.
I think that if both Huxley and Orwell had a collaborated their books we would get a representation of the modern world.
Great choices.
How about Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance!?
It’s self-help, not philosophy
I have read 4 out of 5. I guess it is obvious which one is my favorite
which?
@@royycore My nickname...
It's good to check in Google Translator author's name pronunciation.
Just found out huxley and orwell knew each other
Good ❤
For some reason,l can’t get past the beginning of Brave New World. Maybe it was just too boring. But 1984 and Animal Farm were quick reads. Of course Animal Farm was a novella.
rly enjoyable vid, thanks alot.
do u have a goodreads acc?
Yes! www.goodreads.com/brockcovington