Master Philosophers 🧠📚

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A practical learning space for anyone who wants to think more clearly by studying great philosophers, logic traditions, big questions, and argument patterns across history.

New Here? 15-Minute Quick Start ⏱️

If you only have 15 minutes, do this:

1. Open docs/authors.md and read one thinker profile.
2. Jump to docs/books.md and pick one accessible edition.
3. Copy the weekly block in docs/templates/weekly-study-checklist.md.
4. Write one short reflection in docs/reviews/core-book-reviews.md.

By the end, you will have one concrete reading plan and one output.

If you want a full beginner launch path, use docs/plan/week-zero-kickoff.md.

Start Here 🚀

1. Read the map in docs/authors.md.
2. Pick the matching books in docs/books.md.
3. Follow your cadence in docs/plan/study-plans.md.
4. Use the weekly template in docs/templates/weekly-study-checklist.md.
5. Capture reflections from docs/reviews/core-book-reviews.md.

Choose by Goal 🎯

• New learner: docs/plan/week-zero-kickoff.md
• Site orientation: docs/how-to-use-this-site.md
• Weekly routine: docs/plan/study-plans.md
• Better argument skills: docs/cheatsheets/logic-drills.md
• Media-first learning: docs/resources/media-watchlists.md
• Full route map: docs/resources/navigation-map.md
• Support the project: docs/support-the-project.md
• Website rollout proposal: docs/plan/github-pages-site-map.md

Study Hub Extensions 🧰

• Learning resources hub: docs/resources/learning-resources.md
• Media watchlists by level: docs/resources/media-watchlists.md
• Regional/language access alternatives: docs/resources/access-alternatives.md
• Discussion prompt bank: docs/resources/discussion-prompt-bank.md
• Timeline gallery: docs/resources/timeline-gallery.md
• Source freshness log: docs/resources/source-freshness-log.md
• Navigation map: docs/resources/navigation-map.md
• Argument cheat sheet: docs/cheatsheets/argument-analysis-cheat-sheet.md
• Logic drills: docs/cheatsheets/logic-drills.md
• One-page study sheet: docs/cheatsheets/one-page-study-sheet.md
• Thinker comparison sheet: docs/cheatsheets/thinker-comparison-sheet.md
• Philosopher quick map: docs/cheatsheets/philosopher-quick-map.md
• Progression paths: docs/plan/progression-paths.md
• Enrichment roadmap and pass tracking: docs/plan/enrichment-roadmap.md
• Support page for donations and sustainability: docs/support-the-project.md
• Latest content gap review: docs/plan/content-quality-audit.md
• GitHub Pages site map proposal: docs/plan/github-pages-site-map.md

Visual Gallery 🖼️

Quick visual entry points to key thinkers:

Thinker	Portrait
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
Confucius
Augustine
Karl Marx
Friedrich Nietzsche

Want the full map? Go to docs/authors.md.

Support This Project 💛

If this project helps your learning, you can support maintenance and new content:

• Setup and donation options: docs/support-the-project.md
• Wiki-ready support snippet: docs/wiki-support-snippet.md
• Donate now via Stripe: Support Master Philosophers
• Core content remains free; support helps fund updates and expansion
• Contributions also help sustain other open education and learning projects.

Image Credits 📷

• Portrait thumbnails are loaded from Wikimedia Commons pages linked above.
• Use each image link to reach source details and licensing context.

Repository Index 🗂️

• docs/authors.md: all philosophers, key facts, and main intellectual shifts.
• docs/books.md: AU-focused buying list with links, AU prices, and fallback conversion logic.
• docs/reviews/core-book-reviews.md: short reading notes and practical review prompts.
• docs/support-the-project.md: donation and sustainability options (including Stripe link setup).
• docs/wiki-support-snippet.md: reusable block to paste into the GitHub Wiki home page.
• docs/resources/learning-resources.md: curated reference links, courses, and media.
• docs/resources/media-watchlists.md: beginner-to-advanced watch/listen tracks.
• docs/resources/access-alternatives.md: region/language and low-bandwidth fallback guidance.
• docs/resources/discussion-prompt-bank.md: leveled prompts for solo/group assessment.
• docs/resources/timeline-gallery.md: period-by-period visual timeline pack.
• docs/resources/source-freshness-log.md: external-link reliability checks and cadence.
• docs/resources/navigation-map.md: choose-your-path entry points by study goal.
• docs/cheatsheets/argument-analysis-cheat-sheet.md: fast argument reading method.
• docs/cheatsheets/logic-drills.md: short reasoning drills for weekly practice.
• docs/cheatsheets/one-page-study-sheet.md: printable single-page study worksheet.
• docs/cheatsheets/thinker-comparison-sheet.md: printable side-by-side thinker grid.
• docs/cheatsheets/philosopher-quick-map.md: one-glance map of thinkers and lanes.
• docs/plan/study-plans.md: structured 6-month and 12-month plans.
• docs/plan/week-zero-kickoff.md: first-session onboarding path for new learners.
• docs/plan/progression-paths.md: clear "what to read next" routes by goal.
• docs/plan/content-quality-audit.md: latest quality review, weak-point analysis, and improvement queue.
• docs/plan/enrichment-roadmap.md: multi-pass content expansion tracker.
• docs/plan/github-pages-site-map.md: proposal to publish and link all docs on GitHub Pages.
• docs/plan/zensical-migration-evaluation.md: phased evaluation and cutover criteria for generator migration.
• docs/plan/zensical-prototype-parity-checklist.md: production cutover checklist for prototype parity validation.
• docs/plan/zensical-prototype-execution-plan.md: step-by-step prototype branch execution plan.
• docs/plan/zensical-prototype-bootstrap-plan.md: safe branch and preview workflow bootstrap sequence.
• docs/plan/zensical-prototype-preview-log.md: recorded preview runs and status evidence.
• docs/plan/zensical-config-migration-checklist.md: configuration migration checklist for prototype readiness.
• docs/plan/zensical-prototype-ops-quick-ref.md: quick command reference for prototype branch operations.
• docs/plan/zensical-migration-command-cheat-sheet.md: end-to-end command sheet for branch, validation, PR, and cleanup steps.
• docs/plan/zensical-prototype-status-dashboard.md: current readiness snapshot and next priorities.
• docs/plan/zensical-prototype-readiness-rubric.md: weighted readiness scoring for migration decision gates.
• docs/plan/zensical-migration-readiness-checklist-index.md: central index of readiness, preflight, verification, and rollback checklists.
• docs/plan/zensical-cutover-preflight-checklist.md: final go/no-go checklist before migration cutover.
• docs/plan/zensical-cutover-runbook-template.md: runbook template for live cutover execution and rollback decisions.
• docs/plan/zensical-post-cutover-verification-checklist.md: production verification checklist for immediately after cutover.
• docs/plan/zensical-rollback-verification-checklist.md: verification checklist to confirm stable state after rollback.
• docs/plan/zensical-migration-lessons-learned-index.md: reusable migration lessons with evidence and prevention notes.
• docs/templates/zensical-cutover-communication-template.md: standardized communication messages for cutover updates.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-postmortem-template.md: post-run review template for lessons learned and remediations.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-risk-register-template.md: risk tracking template for prototype, cutover, and rollback phases.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-dependency-checklist.md: dependency tracking checklist for tooling, content, process, and ownership.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-stakeholder-signoff-template.md: approval template for explicit go/no-go stakeholder decisions.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-metrics-tracking-template.md: template to track migration quality, stability, and trend outcomes.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-kpi-summary-template.md: concise KPI snapshot template for migration checkpoint reporting.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-issue-triage-template.md: triage worksheet for severity, routing, and verification planning.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-escalation-playbook-template.md: incident escalation playbook for migration disruptions.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-checkpoint-report-template.md: periodic checkpoint report for progress, risks, and decisions.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-ownership-matrix-template.md: RACI-style ownership matrix for migration workstreams.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-decision-timeline-template.md: chronological decision log template for migration checkpoints.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-readiness-scoreboard-template.md: red/amber/green scoreboard for migration readiness reporting.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-readiness-summary-deck-template.md: slide-style summary template for stakeholder readiness reviews.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-readiness-faq-template.md: FAQ template for recurring migration-readiness questions.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-evidence-bundle-template.md: consolidated evidence package template for migration decision gates.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-acceptance-criteria-template.md: objective acceptance checklist for migration completion decisions.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-phase-gate-checklist-template.md: phase-by-phase gate checks for migration progression control.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-quality-gate-template.md: quality threshold template for go/hold migration decisions.
• docs/templates/zensical-prototype-review-report.md: template for recording each prototype review pass.
• docs/templates/zensical-prototype-handoff-checklist.md: checklist for safe prototype handoff and next-step readiness.
• docs/templates/zensical-migration-readiness-decision-log.md: formal decision gate log for migration readiness.
• .github/workflows/zensical-preview.yml: preview artifact workflow scaffold for the zensical-prototype branch.
• docs/templates/weekly-study-checklist.md: reusable weekly execution template.
• docs/templates/objection-reply-lab.md: focused objection/reply practice worksheet.
• docs/templates/exam-response-template.md: concise structure for written prompt answers.
• docs/specs/edition-selection-spec.md: rules for choosing editions and upgrades.
• docs/releases/v0.5.0.md: release notes for Pages rollout, onboarding, and navigation updates.
• docs/stats/reading-streak.md: weekly check-in log and streak badge source.
• Influential_Philosophers_Reading_Plan.md: quick index for the reading flow.
• CONTRIBUTING.md: contribution and curation rules.

Design Principles 🎯

• AU-first sourcing and pricing whenever possible.
• Prefer readable editions for first pass, critical editions for second pass.
• Split large content by concern (authors, books, plans, reviews).

License 📄

MIT. See LICENSE.