> Basically, what I am wondering is what areas/books would some of you
>consider mandatory reading to help one become a 'whole' person? What are
>some of your favorite books? Are there any books you would consider
>fundamental introductions to various topics, or laying essential
>groundwork?
First let me say that the list Anders sent out is an excellent one. I would
add to it one thing: a book on economics. I reccomend "Hidden Order: The
Economics of Everyday Life" by David Friedman. It's a popular book,
available in bookstores now.
--CarlF