Courting Athena: A Short Introduction to Philosophy
Ebook
What really exists? How do I know my beliefs are correct? Are my actions objectively right or wrong (and why)? What is the role of government? What are the limits of science? Does God exist? What makes me, me? These questions are all philosophical in nature. But to most people, philosophy feels like an intimidating or irrelevant topic.
Courting Athena is a short introduction into this amazing subject. However, unlike many other introductions to philosophy (which, at times, can be sterile, boring, and overwhelming), this book is written with the average reader in mind. It is a short, accessible, and engaging invitation that will teach you how to think more clearly about the world around you.
Each chapter summarizes a major area of philosophy and introduces you to the major ideas and thinkers you need to know. Everything from knowledge to science to political systems to religion are addressed within these pages.
Athena, the mythical goddess of wisdom, invites you to engage with her in a short, yet simple journey through the incredible topic of philosophy.
“Philosophy can be a jungle. In Courting Athena, Zach Lee has drawn a reliable map that leads the reader through the discipline of philosophy. Lee, like an expert guide, navigates the most important terrain and highlights hidden treasures. He does this task with clarity and a generosity of spirit. Readers will come back to this work again and again.”
—Gregory E. Ganssle, professor of philosophy and chair, Talbot School of Theology
“Finally! Clear, rigorous, entertaining, easy for the novice, and as unbiased as possible (except for a necessary critique of anti-philosophy). Zach Lee employs penetrating questions and accurate historical descriptions to treat each division of philosophy. I cannot wait to use it in the classroom.”
—Joe Wooddell, professor of philosophy, Montana Christian College
- Title: Courting Athena: A Short Introduction to Philosophy
- Author: Zach Lee
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9798385200382, 9798385200368, 9798385200375
- Resource ID: LLS:9798385200382
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-10-19T00:23:58Z
Zach Lee is an author, speaker, and philosopher. He is the author of the book Logic for Christians (2021). He and his wife, Katy, have two children. Zach enjoys reading, hanging out with friends, and telling jokes that are clearly over the line.