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What Philosophy Book Should I Start with?

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Bertrand Russell once said that 'science is what you know, philosophy you do not know' and when it comes to philosophy - I do not know enough. The enormity of the subject and the occasional intimacy may make it difficult for newborns to feel. Like finding the end of a one-piece  sellotape , knowing where to start can be frustrating. In this national situation, you can do only one thing - ask the experts what they would recommend for the best philosophy books for beginners. Luckily for me, I was able to interview some of the best philosophical minds in the world. 3 Best  Philosophy Books 1. A History of Western Philosophy  by   Bertrand Russell Bertrand Russell's History of Western Philosophy serves as a perfect introduction to his subject; It remains as the most detailed account of the history of Western thought. While writing a philosophy course from pre-Socraticism in the early twentieth century, Russell related each philosopher and school to their r...

What Book Should I Read to Become a Software Engineer?

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I will probably never forget my first day as a software engineer. Back in the 25's I was hired as a software engineer for a consulting agency in Luxembourg. I didn't have much experience but I was ready to tackle the single project I was in charge of. However, on my first day, I was not given a project, I was given a book. My technical consultant returned (if you're reading this, who I salute!) Probably knew how important it was to set the right foundation as a software engineer. To this day, I still apply most of the them I read in this book on a daily basis, and I firmly believe that it has a great positive impact on my work. So today, I want to give back. For young engineers or more experienced people who want to test their knowledge, here is my top 10 list of the best software engineering books. 1. Clean Code by Robert Martins 2. Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software by Eric Gamma 3. Patterns of Enterprise Application Archite...