Thinking Deeply: 50 Christian Meditations on Philosophical Ideas

by Steve Wilkens

Publisher:

Cascade Books

, 2024

The big questions of Christian theology have intersected with those of philosophy since the beginning of the church. In 50 brief meditations, this book outlines some of the key ideas of philosophy, and offers suggestions for how Christians might benefit from wrestling with some of these important ideas. Food for a full day's thought in a five-minute read.

Praise for Thinking Deeply

“It isn’t every book that can pithily recount complex philosophical explorations, and it isn’t every author who can offer meditations on philosophy that inspire and inform, but this is that book, and Steve Wilkens is that author. Whether you’re first becoming acquainted with philosophy and its champions or seeking a resource that connects you to the pursuit of wisdom in a refreshing way, you’ll find this book a valuable resource.”

—Timothy R. Gaines, associate professor of religion, Trevecca Nazarene University



“The gift of spending a lifetime teaching a subject is not just obtaining a depth of knowledge but forming the ability to make that knowledge accessible to everyone. Steve Wilkens has a gift for making the greatest philosophical thinkers not only accessible but relevant to the everyday person. Thinking Deeply is another gift from Steve to those who want to live faithfully, thoughtfully, and gracefully.”

—T. Scott Daniels, general superintendent, Church of the Nazarene



“Steve Wilkens’ book is a rare treat for both dabblers and serious students of philosophy. Combining brevity with richness, Thinking Deeply at once draws us in and leaves us curious for further intellectual adventure. Whether one reads it solo or engages it with a reading group, this book will stimulate discussion and wonder about how various answers to life’s big questions intersect with matters of Christian concern.”

—Chad Bogosian, philosophy instructor, Clovis Community College

Product Details

• Title: Thinking Deeply: 50 Christian Meditations on Philosophical Ideas
• Author: Steve Wilkens
• Publisher: Cascade Books
• Print Publication Date: 2024
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Ebook
• ISBNs: 9781666799446, 9781666799439, 1666799432, 9781666738568, 1666738565, 1666799440
• Resource ID: LLS:9781666799446
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-05-08T20:43:52Z

About Steve Wilkens

Steve Wilkens, Ph.D. is professor of theology and ethics in the School of Theology. In the past, he has been involved in APU’s Great Works Option program, a living-learning environment that teaches liberal arts academics in the High Sierras, which has allowed him to teach outside of the traditional class setting. He has authored several books including, Beyond Bumper Sticker Ethics and Good Ideas from Questionable Christians and Outright Pagans and co-authored Christianity and Western Thought: Faith and Reason in the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II.