{"product_id":"the-love-of-wisdom-a-christian-introduction-to-philosophy-9780805447705","title":"The Love of Wisdom: A Christian Introduction to Philosophy","description":"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. \u003ci\u003eThe Love of Wisdom \u003c\/i\u003eis 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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Well-written, well-argued and highly accessible, \u003ci\u003eThe Love of Wisdom \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--Doug Blount, Professor in Theological Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Cowan and Spiegel provide a thorough, yet accessible, overview of important philosophical themes from a biblical point of view while engaging non-Christian perspectives . . . an instructive, even-handed guide that sets forth fairly the relevant philosophical range of orthodox Christian views. A fine resource!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--Paul Copan, Professor and Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Cowan \u003c\/b\u003eis 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 \u003ci\u003eAreopagus Journal \u003c\/i\u003ein Birmingham, Alabama. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas. Steve and his wife have one son. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Spiegel \u003c\/b\u003eis professor of Philosophy at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. He holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University and is also the author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Be Good in a World Gone Bad\u003c\/i\u003e which won a 2005 Award of Merit from Christianity Today. James and his wife have four children.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"B\u0026H Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50911250579730,"sku":"9780805447705","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ae970982-a2de-4539-9f72-85a27111981c.jpg?v=1738735419","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-love-of-wisdom-a-christian-introduction-to-philosophy-9780805447705","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}