Three Questions We Never Stop Asking
"Michael Kellogg'sengaging and astutenew book provides a perfect introduction to Western philosophy. Focusing on six great thinkers from Plato to Heidegger, he examines three inexhaustible themes of knowledge, faith, and morality, often revealing how powerful ideas emerged from the lives and times of these philosophers. This lucid, concise, and informed volume will connect many new readers to the irreplaceable insights of philosophy." --Dana Gioia, Poet and former Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts"In thiselegantvolume, Michael Kellogg distills the wisdom of the most important Western philosophers. Whether you are familiar with these ideas, or are encountering them for the first time here, you will profit from Kellogg's original synthesis." --Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Author ofFrames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences."Michael Kellogg's passion for philosophy--the love of wisdom, not just an academic discipline--comes through on every page of this remarkable book. His readings of six great philosophers bring them to vivid life in clear, compelling words; his insights are keen, fresh, engaging, thoughtful. If you ever questioned what you should do or believe and wondered whether the great philosophers could help,you should read this book." --Peter Pesic, St. John's College, Santa Fe, NM. Author ofLabyrinth: A Search for the Hidden Meaning of ScienceandSeeing Double: Shared Identities in Physics, Philosophy, and Literature.