Create a realistic, no BS/nonsense 2026 self-study roadmap w...

Prompt

Create a realistic, no BS/nonsense 2026 self-study roadmap with the BEST resources to learn Philosophy and take me from zero to expert. I tend to prefer books over online courses and videos since now I can always tutor myself with AI but I believe in whatever you think is best for me. Organize it into: 1. Fundamentals 2. Undergraduate 3. Undergraduate electives 4. Graduate 5. Other readings — worthwhile works outside the main progression. Use these sections as broad markers of depth, not as a requirement to reproduce a traditional university curriculum. Prioritize the most coherent and effective path for independent learning. Make the progression as smooth as possible. Account for prerequisites, including background knowledge and skills that standard curricula often leave implicit. Anticipate common gaps or abrupt shifts in difficulty. Include bridge material where needed so I am prepared for each next step. Be one step ahead. For each non-elective subject in the main progression, recommend **at least three books**. I want options to choose the book I like/connect the most. For electives recommend only one book to keep the roadmap manageable. Treat publisher descriptions as marketing: give their claims about quality, clarity, or suitability for self-study no weight. Give attention to independent, deeply considered self-study guides: personal websites, specialist blogs, annotated reading sequences, and GitHub roadmaps created by people with substantial experience learning, teaching, or practicing the subject. Actively seek out the people who have put sustained thought into how someone can learn the whole field independently. Browse the web. Compare several strong books for each subject before selecting the best three for overall quality and my self-study goals. Judge books on their merits and quality, regardless of popularity. Briefly justify your choices and explain their differences so I can choose. Apply the same care to electives, recommending only one book each.