Introduction to a few more professional Western philosophy (introductory) books, those that really have a deep understanding of philosophy
The recommended introductory books on Western philosophy are as follows: 1 A History of Western Philosophy by Jean-Luc Godard This is a very famous book on the history of philosophy. It covers all the periods of western philosophy from ancient times to the present. It is very helpful for beginners. This book is featured by presenting philosophical ideas in the form of a movie. The readers can understand the development of western philosophy through reading this book. It is a very good introductory book for readers interested in philosophy. 2 Introduction to Philosophy by Foucault This book is Foucault's introductory work on philosophy. It mainly introduced the history, theories, and methods of Western philosophy. This book is unique in its explication of philosophy and its application in politics, culture, and society. This book is very useful for beginners who want to understand philosophy in depth. 3 A Short History of Western Philosophy by Jean-Francois Lyotard This was a very popular book on a brief history of philosophy, covering all periods of Western philosophy from ancient times to the present. This book is unique in that it presents philosophical ideas in a sociological way, which is very easy for beginners to understand. This book believes that philosophy is a kind of social movement, and the development of western philosophy also reflects the development of western society. 4. Sabiens: A Short History of Humanity by Yuval Noah Harari This was a monumental book about human evolution and the history of Western philosophy. It mainly talked about the origin of human beings, culture, philosophy, religion, and so on. This book is unique in that it presents philosophical ideas in a biological and historical way. It is very helpful for readers who want to understand the history of western philosophy in depth.