Had to post again...As I read further into this book, I find myself experiencing the same kind of heady excitement I felt when, going back to school in 2002, I finished the first class of a required philosophy course, Ethics, taught by Dr. David Black.
This particular class was an "accident"...I was not originally signed up for this specific class, but one taught by a different professor. But going to the bookstore, and finding that my original class (remember, 'Ethics') had as the major text, a collection of writing from the UN (I know, I was stunned as well). I immediately decided to cancel this class, and selected another (after looking at the book requirements)--this one fit my schedule, and would be using Plato, Aristotle and St. Augustine.
The class was magnificent--I had never encountered such a genuine TEACHER before. Every M, W, F of that semester, I was excited, because I had his class (to be fair, it didn't hurt that this class was preceded by another required course, Sociology...the tedium of which I have not the words to express.)
This wonderful book has given me that same excitement and joy of learning as I had in Dr. Black's class.
One of those books which is difficult to read.........Every few pages I must stop as 'WOW ' echoes in my mind. The book addresses such important ideas, in such a rich way--approaching each in a variety of ways, to attract the whole person; yet, in an utterly relatable way, though using so many different resources which may often be unfamiliar. This book is a MUST READ.
Had to post again...As I read further into this book, I find myself experiencing the same kind of heady excitement I felt when, going back to school in 2002, I finished the first class of a required philosophy course, Ethics, taught by Dr. David Black.
This particular class was an "accident"...I was not originally signed up for this specific class, but one taught by a different professor. But going to the bookstore, and finding that my original class (remember, 'Ethics') had as the major text, a collection of writing from the UN (I know, I was stunned as well). I immediately decided to cancel this class, and selected another (after looking at the book requirements)--this one fit my schedule, and would be using Plato, Aristotle and St. Augustine.
The class was magnificent--I had never encountered such a genuine TEACHER before. Every M, W, F of that semester, I was excited, because I had his class (to be fair, it didn't hurt that this class was preceded by another required course, Sociology...the tedium of which I have not the words to express.)
This wonderful book has given me that same excitement and joy of learning as I had in Dr. Black's class.
One of those books which is difficult to read.........Every few pages I must stop as 'WOW ' echoes in my mind. The book addresses such important ideas, in such a rich way--approaching each in a variety of ways, to attract the whole person; yet, in an utterly relatable way, though using so many different resources which may often be unfamiliar. This book is a MUST READ.
Bought and awaiting delivery! Thanks for everything you write.
Thank you, Jim. We hope you have enjoyed the book!
Same here and can't wait to get started.