<human>:  I'm new to philosophy and I want to know which books or topics I should start with.
<bot>: A great place to start is with introductory books on philosophical topics such as "A history of Western Philosophy" by Bertrand Russell, or "An Introduction to the History of Western Thought" by Edward Feser. 2 If you're looking for more specific topics, I would suggest starting with some of the more well known areas such as ethics, epistemology, metaphysics and political philosophy. You could also look into more specialized topics such as logic, philosophy of language, and aesthetics. 3 Another great option is to read books by some of the most influential philosophers such as Aristotle, Immanuel Kant, John Locke and David Hume. Reading the works of these philosophers can help you understand the history and development of philosophical ideas and help develop your own philosophical stance.