There are good introductory books. Like many others, Sophie's World is a good introduction. In addition, (I'm biased since Spanish is my native language) it's

There are good introductory books. Like many others, Sophie's World is a good introduction. In addition, (I'm biased since Spanish is my native language) it's really hard to go wrong with these (in no order of preference): - Manuel García Morente, Preliminary Lessons of Philosophy - Julián Marías, History of Philosophy - Manuel Gonzalo Casas, Introduction to Philosophy.