The Love of Wisdom A Christian Introduction to Philosophy

by Cowan, Steven B.; Spiegel, James

• ISBN13: 9780805447705
• ISBN10: 0805447709
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780805463880
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-04-01
• Publisher: BROADMAN & HOLMAN PUBLISHERS
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Summary

Philosophy is defined as the love of wisdom, and college students will certainly admire this Bible-informed introductory level textbook's fun approach to an often heady subject. The Love of Wisdom is made distinct in its engaging style that includes humor and copious popular culture illustrations to heighten reader interest and clarify important concepts. The book even addresses two key topics often omitted by other texts: political philosophy and aesthetics (beauty and the arts). Students and teachers can also make great use of the study questions for each chapter, a glossary of terms, and further reading suggestions

Author Biography

Steven Cowan is associate professor and advisor of Philosophy and Apologetics at Southeastern Bible College as well as associate director of the Apologetics Resource Center and editor of its Areopagus Journal in Birmingham, Alabama. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas. Steve and his wife have one son.

James Spiegel is professor of Philosophy at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. He holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University and is a professional musician in addition to his scholarly work. James and his wife have four children.

Table of Contents

Introduction
What Is Philosophy?	p. 1
The Study of Knowledge
Logic and Truth: What Is Truth?	p. 16
Epistemology: How Do We Know?	p. 47
Philosophy of Science: What Can Science Tell Us?	p. 101
The Study of Being
Metaphysics: What Is Real?	p. 144
Human Nature: What Am I?	p. 198
Philosophy of Religion: Is There a God?	p. 254
The Study of Value
Ethics: How Should We Live?	p. 318
Political Philosophy: What Is a Just Society?	p. 373
Aesthetics: What Is Beauty?	p. 418
Glossary	p. 451
Index	p. 465
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