Reading Philosophy

2002-11-01 Philosophy

Author : Samuel Guttenplan
Release : 2002-11-01
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Rating : 388/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Reading Philosophy by : Samuel Guttenplan

Download or read book Reading Philosophy written by Samuel Guttenplan. This book was released on 2002-11-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This flexible introductory textbook explores several key themes in philosophy, and helps the reader learn to engage with the key arguments by introducing and analysing a selection of classic readings. Fully integrated introductory text with readings for beginning students of philosophy. Each chapter focusses on a core philosophical topic, and contains an introduction to the topic, 2 classic readings and interactive commentaries on the readings. An introductory book which doesn't merely tell the reader about the subject, but requires them to engage philosophically with the text. A pedagogical resource developed in the classroom by the authors at the University of London.

Reading Philo

2014-11-29 Philosophy

Author : Torrey Seland
Release : 2014-11-29
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Rating : 267/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Reading Philo written by Torrey Seland. This book was released on 2014-11-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidebook par excellence to a significant ancient Jewish scholar A contemporary of both Jesus and the apostle Paul, Philo was a prolific Jewish theologian, philosopher, and politician -- a fascinating, somewhat enigmatic figure -- who lived his entire life in Alexandria, Egypt. His many books are important sources for our understanding of ancient Judaism, early Christianity, and the philosophical currents of that time. Reading Philo is an excellent introductory guide to Philo’s work and significance. The contributors -- all well-known experts on Philo of Alexandria -- discuss Philo in context, offer methodological considerations (how best to study Philo), and explore Philo’s ongoing relevance and value (why reading him is important). This practical volume will be an indispensable resource for anyone delving into Philo and his world.

Reading Philosophy of Religion

2010-04-26 Philosophy

Author : Graham Oppy
Release : 2010-04-26
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Rating : 824/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Reading Philosophy of Religion written by Graham Oppy. This book was released on 2010-04-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading Philosophy of Religion combines a diverse selection of classical and contemporary texts in philosophy of religion with insightful commentaries. Offers a unique presentation through a combination of text and interactive commentary Provides a mix of classic and contemporary texts, including some not anthologized elsewhere Includes writings from thinkers such as Aquinas, Boethius, Hume, Plantinga and Putnam Divided into sections which examine religious language, the existence of God, reason, argument and belief, divine properties, and religious pluralism

Reading Philo

2014-11-30 History

Author : Torrey Seland
Release : 2014-11-30
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 694/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Reading Philo by : Torrey Seland

Download or read book Reading Philo written by Torrey Seland. This book was released on 2014-11-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A contemporary of both Jesus and the apostle Paul, Philo was a prolific Jewish theologian, philosopher, and politician -- a fascinating, somewhat enigmatic figure -- who lived his entire life in Alexandria, Egypt. His many books are important sources for our understanding of ancient Judaism, early Christianity, and the philosophical currents of that time. Reading Philo is an excellent introductory guide to Philo s work and significance. The contributors -- all well-known experts on Philo of Alexandria -- discuss Philo in context, offer methodological considerations (how best to study Philo), and explore Philo s ongoing relevance and value (why reading him is important). This practical volume will be an indispensable resource for anyone delving into Philo and his world.

A Brief Guide to Philo

2005-01-01 Religion

Author : Kenneth Schenck
Release : 2005-01-01
Genre : Religion
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Book Rating : 357/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book A Brief Guide to Philo written by Kenneth Schenck. This book was released on 2005-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a compact introduction to the work of Philo (c. 20 BCE-50 CE), the important Jewish thinker and scriptural interpreter. Kenneth Schenck provides a guide for understanding Philo's complex works, a roadmap for topics and contents of Philo's writings, and a description of contemporary research so students can easily find their ways into Philo study.

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