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Philosophy advance reading list

Suggested summer reading for students starting in September 2013

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This is a list of interesting and accessible philosophy books which you might want to have a look at before you start your course. These are not compulsory in any way and by no means should you try to read too many of them (after all, it is summer). But if you have a look at one or two, they will give you a sense of what you will be doing and also help when you begin your studies.