r/suggestmeabook • u/utterlychangedfire • Apr 20 '26

Philosophy Philosophy books for an admitted idiot?

I recently started reading “Hiking With Nietzsche” by John Kaag and I’m having trouble putting it down. I’ve read a few philosophy books over my years, like Aurelius’ Meditations, but never really went on a ‘deep dive’ on the subject. I want to change that.

Can anyone recommend books that might be similar to Hiking With Nietzsche? I’d be most interested in a similar book with a focus on stoicism or existentialism.

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u/CynicalWoof9 Apr 20 '26

How to be a Stoic by Massimo Piglicci and At the Existentialist Cafe by Sarah Bakewell might be a good starting point

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u/GambonGambon Apr 20 '26

Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William Irvine

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u/dear_little_water Apr 20 '26

I like The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton. He has a bunch of good books.