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Subject: Re: philosophy books
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Date: Mon, 1-Oct-84 11:43:25 EDT
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Just to put my two-cents worth in...

I sent mail to Greg Curry but for some ungodly reason, it didn't get
to him. So here is what I told him:

	A few years ago, I took a philosophy course from a guy named Dr.
Bill Dragoin. (If any of you are behaviorists, then look for his name
in old periodicals. Ever hear of flavor-aversion? Many of us behaviorist-
types think Bill thought it up.) Anyway, Bill was one hell of a teacher,
and we had one hell of a textbook. The book was PHILOSOPHY: AN INTRODUCTION
TO THE ART OF WONDERING and it was written by James L. Christian. If you
are just getting into philosophy or want a good introductory book for
your personal library, then this is the book to get.
	As for other material, check out PROBLEMS OF PHILOSOPHY, edited by
some guy named Loux (and some other guys). I just finished it and it
is a good mid-level philosophy book. It contains essays by different
philosphers (Locke, Hume, Marx, etc.) and is very informative.
	Now, my personal preference of all philosophical topics is the
philosophy of technology and science, and since Greg did not have any
books on this, I will tell you all a good one. BROCA'S BRAIN by
Mr. Billyuns and Billyuns himself, Carl Sagan. It is a fun book to read.
	Any flames, send 'em on. I love to eat fire!!!

                                                    Phil Horton
                                                   horton@nmtvax