The best philosophy essays, according to hackers
3 philosophy essays recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
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- What Is It Like to Be a Bat? by Thomas NagelRecommended as a short, clear introduction to qualia and consciousness, and as one of the most cited works of philosophy. Critics call it overrated and say its central phrase is ambiguous.10recommend
- The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural Sciences by Eugene WignerPeople recommend it as a classic essay on why mathematics describes the physical world so well, a counterintuitive read that rewards careful reading. Critics raised no caveats.6recommend
- The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert CamusRecommended for its account of the absurd hero, especially the third and fourth parts. Critics find the conclusion that Sisyphus is happy forced and call it a rehash of Stoic and Taoist teaching.6recommend