BOOKS: We are all familiar with the great philosophical writings in history. However there are a handful of modern books in popular culture that have philosophical themes. These books provide philosophical views that apply to our day-to-day life. Some take an alternative approach to watching your favorite television programs while others ask you to ponder great philosophical questions in your daily habits. The introductions provided should inspire you to pick up one these books and dive right into philosophizing in your daily routine. FILMS: Movies can question the reality of the world around us, or test the social standards set upon us from our birth. Whether it be the Matrix stressing Descartes principles of skeptic philosophy or Fight Club reflecting Nihilistic view of the world, the use of philosophy in movies influences people to question these things themselves. This awakening of philosophy in the average man is often to goal of a talented film maker.