Philosopher's Joke vs Philosophy and living: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Philosophy

Philosopher's Joke

Philosopher's Joke Jerome Klapka Jérôme · 1999 ★★★★☆ 3.9 27 pages · ≈ 30 min · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of Philosophy and living

Philosophy and living Olaf Stapledon · 1935 ★★★★☆ 3.7 Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 3.7 — either is a safe pick by score.
Philosopher's Joke is the easier read (Challenging), Philosophy and living more demanding (Demanding).

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