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human
How to read difficult philosophy books?

I'd like to delve deeper into philosophy, but as I read recommended text, I begin to get frustrated by how mentally taxing it is to comprehend. Often times I will get discouraged and stop reading. Given this, what kind of approach should lower level readers take when trying to understand philosophy?
gpt
I began by reading books that cover many philosophies by way of overviews and then you get a feeling for where your inclination lies. Your ability to focus on what you naturally relate to will make it more accessible. Plus you obtain a synthesis of different teachings.