Philosophy in Seven Sentences: A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (575 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0830840931 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Good introduction to philosophy Douglas Groothuis carefully looks at seven sentences that have influenced the history of philosophy. Included are brief biographies of the seven philosophers. Groothuis never strays from the Christian faith but doesn't let it get in the way of his analysis. A great introduction to a broad a. Five Stars Item as described and shipped fast.. Well crafted and engaging Adam Kareus Philosophy in Seven Sentences introduces the arena of philosophy through examining seven sentences written by different philosophers throughout the ages. Dr. Groothuis makes clear that these seven sentences don't cover the whole range of philosophy or introduce all elements of philosophy bu
And it can often pay great dividends to ponder what they've articulated. Reading this book is like having a long conversation with a lively guide to the wisdom of the ages." (Tom Morris, author of If Aristotle Ran General Motors)"It will make readers think, and sometimes laugh, as they are introduced to (or fondly recall) the thought of Protagoras, Socrates, Aristotle, Descartes, Pascal, and Kierkegaard. Beckwith, professor of philosophy and church-state studies, Baylor University)"Philosophers sometimes say memorable things. Doug Groothuis provides here an original short introduction to philosophy by examining seven such statements that have echoed through the centuries. In this small though powerful book, Groothuis reminds us that when Socrates said that
To get us started, Douglas Groothuis unpacks seven pivotal sentences from the history of western philosophya few famous, all short, none trivial. It's for anyone who thinks big questions are worth talking about. Included are: "The unexamined life is not worth living."Socrates"You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you."Augustine"I think, therefore I am."Decartes"The heart has reasons, that reason knows nothing of."Pascal Sentences from Protagoras, Aristotle and Kierkegaard round out this quick tour. The seven sterling sentences themselves, while they can't tell us all there is to know, offer bridges into other lands of thought which can spark new ideas and adventures. Philosophy is not a closed club or a secret society. Since every philosopher has a story, not just a series of ideas, Groothuis also offers
Douglas R. His articles have been published in professional journals such as Religious Studies, Sophia, Theory and Research in Education, Philosophia Christi, Themelios, Think: A Journal of the Royal Institute of Philosophy, Christian Scholar's Review, Inquiry and Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. He has written several books, including Truth Decay, In Defense of Natural Theology (coeditor), Unmasking the New Age, Jesus in an Age of Controve