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What "classic/basic" Philosophy books (such as Republic) should I read before moving to less known stuff that I am attracted to?

I know that a lot of philosophy might mention things that I will not fully understand if I have not read an important book, such as Republic. I might want to read a Lithuanian book (I am Lithuanian) about nihilism, but I might not fully understand it if I haven't read Nietzche. So which books would be considered "a must", and if possible in what order?


Edit: Do know that the nihilism book was just an example. I actually have around 25 Lithuanian philosophy books that interest me. Thank you for the suggestions 😁
gpt
I'd recommend reading what interests you without feeling the need to study the whole history of philosophy first. Usually, the texts will reference enough back to earlier writers they're going off of. There is no set order for reading philosophy; its a flow.