> I also want to say that I strongly encourage people interested in reading and learning philosophy to do it in a class or group setting, at least initially. M

> I also want to say that I strongly encourage people interested in reading and learning philosophy to do it in a class or group setting, at least initially. My bachelor's is in philosophy and I second this. Read the original sources, ideally in a group setting, since discourse is key to philosophy. Start with Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, work your way up through the ages. But read through the original sources. Also don't be afraid to try a different translation if you're struggling, as sometimes the translation can make it break understanding and enjoyment. This may also help determine what area you might want to dig into. Ethics? Politics? Mind/how we think? Logic? Existence? Perception?