Who is your favorite philosopher and why? I would like an introduction to your favorite philosopher. It would also be nice if you could suggest what book is good to start reading. Please exclude yourself and if you do not have a favorite, pick somone you admire.

Which philosopher said that “moral individuals will put their own ethical principles above the requirements of the law and above the social norms?”

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.