{"product_id":"good-ideas-from-questionable-christians-and-outright-pagans-an-introduction-to-key-thinkers-and-philosophies","title":"Good Ideas from Questionable Christians and Outright Pagans: An Introduction to Key Thinkers and Philosophies","description":"\"What indeed has Athens to do with Jerusalem? What concord is there between the Academy and the church?\" – Tertullian, 3rd century\nSuch skepticism about the place of philosophy in the life of Christians persists down through the ages. As a student, author Steve Wilkens had deep reservations about studying the works of \"pagans\" or even \"questionable Christians.\" Now a teacher at a Christian university, Wilkens has developed a deep appreciation for teaching and studying philosophy. In fact, he believes that the life of faith can be enriched by good philosophical reflection. In this book Wilkens helps you begin the same journey.\nUsing generous quotations from the original sources, Wilkens provides an introduction to the study of philosophy by exploring a single key issue from each of the following philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Kierkegaard, Marx, Nietzsche and Sartre. The questions considered include Why ask why? Is a just society possible? Is God responsible for evil? Can you be certain of anything? Is morality all about power? Do you really want to be free?\n\nWilkens encourages you not to be a mere spectator but to actively and critically engage the questions and ideas these philosophers raise. Here is a book for beginning students, thoughtful Christians or anyone who wants to explore life's deepest questions.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0830827390\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0830827390.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Wilkens, Steve\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478162505789,"sku":"BVV.0830827390.A","price":7.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0830827390-0.jpg?v=1786917605","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/good-ideas-from-questionable-christians-and-outright-pagans-an-introduction-to-key-thinkers-and-philosophies","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}