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Philosophy: A Short, Visual Introduction
A Short, Visual Introduction is the ideal path to understanding the philosophical ideas that influence Christian theology. Scott Paeths fast-paced introduction covers the most important movements and thinkers with precision and clarity. The major ideas are creatively illustrated by artist Joseph Novak, whose crisp, modern style brings big concepts to life for readers. The result is an articulate, no-nonsense approach that guides readers from the ideas of ancient philosophers to contemporary thinkers and movements that impact Christians today. Philosophy is part of the Christianity and the Liberal Arts series, which recognizes that many Christians are eager to deepen their understanding of the liberal arts, yet have limited time to do so. By reviewing key fieldsphilosophy, history, literature, world religions, and the artsin a concise, creative way, books in the Christianity and the Liberal Arts series will inspire new insights for a new generation of Christian life and ministry.
- GenresPhilosophy
176 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2015
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March 2, 2020
I wasn't planning on getting a philosophy introduction book, but I saw this in a book shop and the modern design intrigued me, so I figured a memory refresh wouldn't hurt.
It's aimed to be an introduction to philosophy for Christian theology students, which I wasn't aware of. I didn't dislike this as it allowed me to learn about a couple of thinkers I didn't know before, but nevertheless, I think it's slightly misleading to not advertise it somewhere in the book cover.
It starts with ancient thinkers beginning with Plato and Aristotle and the moves on the medieval period, touching on Augustine and Aquinas. Afterwards, it introduces rationalism and empiricism, explaining key philosophers like Descartes, Spinoza, Locke and Hume. This was by far the best part of the book, and while I was faily familiar with the topic, I somehow ended feeling like I had a greater understanding of the historical progress of rationalism and empiricism and how it culminated with Kant.
This was most of the book, and at the end, it touches a bit on Hegelian thought, existentialism and a few contemporary concerns of philosophy in regards to theology.
What made me interested in the book was its modern and appealing layout. Interestingly enough, I actually think most of the figures and charts were very bad. They were visually appealing design-wise, but practically useless. It could have been done much better despite its aesthetic value.
It's aimed to be an introduction to philosophy for Christian theology students, which I wasn't aware of. I didn't dislike this as it allowed me to learn about a couple of thinkers I didn't know before, but nevertheless, I think it's slightly misleading to not advertise it somewhere in the book cover.
It starts with ancient thinkers beginning with Plato and Aristotle and the moves on the medieval period, touching on Augustine and Aquinas. Afterwards, it introduces rationalism and empiricism, explaining key philosophers like Descartes, Spinoza, Locke and Hume. This was by far the best part of the book, and while I was faily familiar with the topic, I somehow ended feeling like I had a greater understanding of the historical progress of rationalism and empiricism and how it culminated with Kant.
This was most of the book, and at the end, it touches a bit on Hegelian thought, existentialism and a few contemporary concerns of philosophy in regards to theology.
What made me interested in the book was its modern and appealing layout. Interestingly enough, I actually think most of the figures and charts were very bad. They were visually appealing design-wise, but practically useless. It could have been done much better despite its aesthetic value.
July 3, 2019
Solid snapshots of major philosophers across the whole Western tradition accompanied by sweet & informative visual illustrations.
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