I am writing a research paper for a philosophy/ethics class and my topic is illegal immigration. I support helping them become citizens rather then deportation.
So far I like Kant’s theory because it states that humans are an end, never a means for something else so you could say that tearing appart families and deporting [...]

How does one become a philosopher? What are some good books to read, as a novice, on which to build an education?
Thanks!

I just watched the movie Revolver with Jason Statham. In it he defeats his ego, however his methods weren’t disclosed. I think this is an interesting idea.
Please provide detailed instructions if you know how to defeat one’s own ego.