Yes, I am sure of those suggestions. A History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell is a great introduction to the major philosophical ideas of the Western tradition. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of essays by the Roman emperor on Stoicism, a school of philosophy that emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and accepting what happens. The Stranger by Albert Camus is a novel that explores the themes of alienation, absurdity, and the meaning of life.

While The Stranger is a novel, it is also a philosophical work. Camus uses the story of Meursault, the novel's protagonist, to explore the question of what it means to live a meaningful life in a world that is often absurd and meaningless.

Here are some other suggestions for books and writers that someone that has no understanding of philosophy can read to start to understand it:

The Republic by Plato
Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle
Confessions by Saint Augustine
The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
These are just a few suggestions, and there are many other great books and writers out there. The best way to find out what you're interested in is to start reading and exploring.
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