{"product_id":"good-ideas-from-questionable-christians-and-outright-pagans-an-introduction-to-key-thinkers-and-philosophies-9780830827398","title":"Good Ideas from Questionable Christians and Outright Pagans: An Introduction to Key Thinkers and Philosophies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"What indeed has Athens to do with Jerusalem? What concord is there between the Academy and the church?\" (Tertullian, 3rd century).Such 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.Using 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy ask why?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs a just society possible?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs God responsible for evil?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan you be certain of anything?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs morality all about power? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you really want to be free?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilkens 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteve Wilkens (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is professor of philosophy and ethics at Azusa Pacific University. His books include \u003ci\u003eHidden Worldviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFaith and Reason: Three Views\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChristianity Western Thought\u003c\/i\u003e (volumes 2 and 3) and \u003ci\u003eBeyond Bumper Sticker Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at Mount San Antonio College, Glendale Community College, Fuller Theological Seminary and Azusa Pacific University's C. P. Haggard Graduate School of Theology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"IVP Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50413709754642,"sku":"9780830827398","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_72c02847-53b7-496b-b831-e3d8b5d151eb.jpg?v=1729356925","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/good-ideas-from-questionable-christians-and-outright-pagans-an-introduction-to-key-thinkers-and-philosophies-9780830827398","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}