Philosophy 101 by Socrates
An Introduction to Philosophy

Author: Peter Kreeft

The popular author and Boston College philosophy professor, Kreeft, presents this introduction to philosophy to help beginners not only to understand philosophy but to fall in love with it. In his forty years of teaching philosophy, Kreeft says the most effective way to accomplish this purpose is to read Socrates.

Philosophy means “the love of wisdom”. Kreeft uses the dialogues of Socrates in this book to help the reader grow in that love of wisdom. He says that no master of the art of philosophizing has ever been more simple, clear, and accessible to beginners as Socrates. He focuses on Plato's dialogues, the Apology of Socrates, as a model partner for the reader to dialogue with. Kreeft calls it “the Magna Carta of philosophy”, a timeless classic that is “a portable classroom”.

“If only every introductory course were as engaging as Philosophy 101 by Peter Kreeft! Kreeft offers a marvelous way of using Plato’s Apology both to introduce the whole scope of philosophy and to evoke a personal response.”
—Joseph Koterski, S.J., Philosophy Dept., Fordham University

“A terrific introduction to philosophy. It will awaken many a student to the delights of Plato and Philosophy. The comparisons of Socrates with Christ are fascinating. This book will go a long way to consoling those who are not privileged to have Socrates or Kreeft as teachers in the flesh.”
—Janet Smith, Philosophy Dept., University of Dallas

ISBN: 9780898709254
Author: Peter Kreeft
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Length: 160 pages
Edition: Paperback
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Code: SOC00-P
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