Philosophy in Seven Sentences - (Introductions in Seven Sentences) by Douglas Groothuis (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Philosophy is not a closed club or a secret society. It's for anyone who thinks big questions are worth talking about. In this lively introduction, Douglas Groothuis upacks seven short yet pivotal sentences from the history of Western philosophy, including key ideas from Protagoras, Socrates, Aristotle, Augustine, Descartes, Pascal and Kierkegaard.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Philosophy is not a closed club or a secret society. It's for anyone who thinks big questions are worth talking about. To get us started, Douglas Groothuis unpacks seven pivotal sentences from the history of western philosophy--a few famous, all short, none trivial. Included are: </p><ul> <li>The unexamined life is not worth living.--Socrates</li> <li>You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.--Augustine</li> <li>I think, therefore I am.--Decartes</li> <li>The heart has reasons, that reason knows nothing of.--Pascal</li> </ul><p>Sentences from Protagoras, Aristotle and Kierkegaard round out this quick tour. Since every philosopher has a story, not just a series of ideas, Groothuis also offers a bit of each one's life to set the stage. The seven sterling sentences themselves, while they can't tell us all there is to know, offer bridges into other lands of thought which can spark new ideas and adventures. And who knows where they might lead?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>An inherently fascinating, thoughtful and thought-provoking read, <em>Philosophy in Seven Sentences: A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic</em> is very highly recommended for high school, college, university, and community library Philosophy collections.</p>--The Midwest Book Review, May 2016<br><br><p>Anyone desiring a refresher in philosophy would also benefit from it, and it would be a great little book to overcome the objections of friends who have little use for philosophy.</p>--Theodore G. Van Raalte, Calvin Theological Journal, November 2016<br><br><p>As a tour guide to the intellectual landscape, who will coach future travelers to be able to explore it profitably with an eye open to its implications for the Christian life, Groothuis would be hard to beat. He is just the companion beginning philosophers should want for their journey. I highly recommend <em>Philosophy in Seven Sentences</em>.</p>--Donald T. Williams, Touchstone, March/April 2017<br><br><p>It will make readers think, and sometimes laugh, as they are introduced to (or fondly recall) the thought of Protagoras, Socrates, Aristotle, Descartes, Pascal, and Kierkegaard. . . . Discerning what Groothuis gets right and what he gets wrong is precisely the kind of philosophical task this book hopes to inspire.</p>--The Christian Century, February 26, 2016<br><br><p>This work is an excellent example of how to write on a tough subject engagingly and efficiently. Philosophy does not have to be dry, unlike the puns that emanate from many of its professional adherents. If you're looking for tinder for generating philosophical discussions (or fires) that could lead to quality gospel conversations, look no further than <em>Philosophy in Seven Sentences</em>.</p>--Jeff Robinson, Christian Research Journal, Vol. 39(5), 2016<br>
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