Alterative Ways of learning

[gustave dore]

I wish to teach myself economics, politics, history, and philosophy. Yet in the future, when my time limited, I would prefer to dedicate my book reading to great literature and philosophy. But I would like to always learn the other subjects and to be well knowledgeable in them. Is there alternative ways to learn them besides reading books?

[YesNo]

Most of the things I've learnt recently have come from someone posting something here that I respond to. The interaction does involve some outside reading on the internet or the library, but the motivation to find the information increases if you are talking to someone.

[ladderandbucket]

There are some pretty good podcasts around these days. Sometimes I listen to them at work. Now I actually look forward to being given a tedious job!

[Vota]

Keep in mind that many classics of literature contain quite abit of history, economics, politics, philosophy, and history. That's part of the awesomeness of western literature. It's a conversation that started 2500 years ago and has continued to the present day.