When I used to be a teacher, I would often tell my students to go away and read some primary text. But while the philosophy you get in a Reel, or in the classroom, might be fun and exciting, there’s often the crashing-to-earth moment that comes when you read some actual philosophy, because suddenly the arguments are complicated, and they come framed in confusing and dated academic language. It’s enough to be demoralising, and make people turn away. If that’s you, I’ve got two suggestions: two bo