5 stories that teach you philosophy (better than some philosophy books)

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Jul 3
1 min read

Want to study philosophy but skip some of its heavier tomes? These five novels are a great place to start. (Existential despair guaranteed.)

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Writers have been incorporating philosophical ideas into stories since ancient Greece.
Many novels manage to incorporate or center around philosophical ideas and still be extremely readable.
These five stories offer readers insights into real philosophical problems and the struggles of the human condition.

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