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An enthusiastic admirer of the philosophy of thomas aquinas, professor and philosopher peter kreeft details the rational thought and precise literary talent that established aquinas as the foremost thinker of his timeand as the most important philosopher for the. Augustine lifeguide thomas aquinas,commentary on the epistle to the. Peter kreeft takes his time to share what the mystery of the sea is to him and the love he has for the endless sea. Peter kreeft, philosophy 101 by socrates ignatius press, 2002 manuel velasquez, philosophy, 11th edition wadsworth, 2011 exams all four exams will be based on lectures, class discussions, and assigned readings.
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Books by peter kreeft author of handbook of christian. In an age when philosophy is more about refutation and intellectual games than artfully crafted public discourse, kreeft s return to a more traditional form of expressionthe philosophical dialogueis immensely refreshing. Curriculum vitae peter kreeft personal professor of philosophy boston college chestnut hill, ma 02167 617 5523871 44 davis avenue west newton, ma 02165 617 5272952. Published by permission of the author and the national catholic register. Kreeft offers a marvelous way of using platos apology both to introduce the whole. Wolff conference room, graduate faculty building, the new school university, 65 fifth avenue, new york. Introduction to philosophy lifes ultimate questions. Philosophy 101 by socrates introduction to philosophy via the apology. Peter kreeft philosophy 101 by socrates socrates plato scribd. Kreeft offers a marvelous way of using platos apology both to introduce the whole scope of. A convert to roman catholicism, he is the author of over eighty books on christian philosophy. The format of each exam will be that of multiple choice.
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Introduction 14 plato the defense of socrates 522 john locke philosophy as the love of truth 2328 bertrand russell the value of philosophy 2932. As a philosopher, kreeft makes understanding philosophy easy via a creative conversational format that lets us listen in on fictional conversations between socrates and other philosophical giants. Plato, allan bloom wrote, is the most erotic of philosophers, and his symposium is one. Philosophy 101 by socrates an introduction to platos apology by peter kreeft ph. Although notably not as long as kreeft s book cited initially, this book still packs a punch. A text with readings, th edition, 2016 tests all four exams will be based on lectures, class discussions, and assigned readings.
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