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The Love of Wisdom

A Christian Introduction to Philosophy

by Steven Cowan, James Spiegel


Paper Over Board
April 2009
$34.99

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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

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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.

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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.

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Product Details

ISBN: 9780805447705 Trim Size: 9.00 x 6.00 x 1.40 in
Page Count: 480 Weight: 1.95lb
Binding: Paper Over Board
Status: Active Publication Date: April 2009

Reviews:

The Love of Wisdom “immensely worthwhile”

Cowan and Spiegel are charitable as they consider views they don’t hold, while also providing reasons why they believe those views are wrong when the views go against the clear teachings of Scripture. They illustrate the difficult topics with countless examples that are clear and instructive. The one shortcoming of the book is that some [...]

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Endorsements:

Jim Hamilton’s endorsement for The Love of Wisdom

“When I was in college at the University of Arkansas, Steve Cowan was there doing his Ph.D. in Philosophy. I came to know him through various contacts in Christian circles there, and we’ve stayed in touch as we’ve seen each other at ETS meetings and such. I’m thrilled to say a hearty congratulations to him [...]

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The Love of Wisdom “Well-written… highly accessible”

 Well-written, well-argued and highly accessible, The Love of Wisdom is a marvelous example of what an introductory philosophy text should be. Not only do Cowan and Spiegel provide an up-to-date map of the often perplexing philosophical landscape, but they do so in a way which encourages readers to take every thought captive for Christ.  Doug [...]

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