Study philosophy from it's base principles. Start with pre-socratic philosophers and keep reading until you get to modern day. The book "Sophie's World" does a

Study philosophy from it's base principles. Start with pre-socratic philosophers and keep reading until you get to modern day. The book "Sophie's World" does a great intro here and it a really great weekend read. http://www.amazon.com/Sophies-World-History-Philosophy-Classics/dp/0374530718 http://www.amazon.com/Sophies-World-History-Philosophy-Class...