I agree this is a problem. In retrospect, reading Yudkowsky's Sequences was far more valuable to me than reading various pre-1900 philosophers' works firsthand.

I agree this is a problem. In retrospect, reading Yudkowsky's Sequences was far more valuable to me than reading various pre-1900 philosophers' works firsthand.

https://twitter.com/PradyuPrasad/status/1757745612072894477

I disagree and I am sure some others would disagree as well. Philosophy is different from other subjects. Reading older philosophy texts definitely provides me a broader perspective on things and makes me more aware of the bubble I am in.

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Another aspect is that things are less 'solid' in philosophy and texts can be interpreted differently by different people with different experiences in life. 

I see that others in that comment section have already made some very good points.

Though I am ultimately in the favor of just reading the summaries if the philosopher doesn't interest you.