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The Love of Wisdom: A Christian Introduction to Philosophy

by Steven B. Cowan, James S. Spiegel · 2009

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This Christian-based introduction to philosophy textbook is all the more appealing to its student audience for including humor and popular culture illustrations to teach important concepts.

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long · 480 pages

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