Best Things in Life

by Peter Kreeft
Best Things in Life
published
July 1984 by InterVarsity Press
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binding
Paperback, 190 pages

isbn
0877849226   (isbn13: 9780877849223)

description
What are the best things in life?Questions like that may boggle your mind. But they don't boggle Socrates. The indomitable old Greek brings his unendi...more





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Natalie Nyquist
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08/20/08

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Want some thought-provoking philosophy from one of the greatest minds alive today? Peter Kreeft's The Best Things in Life is very satisfying. Kreeft asks the question, "What would happen if Socrates spoke to modern-day man?" This is a collection of twelve Socratic dialogues on a plethora of topics. This man got more than his fair share of intelligence--but thankfu
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Sarah
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06/29/07

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Read in conjunction with a philosophy class, this look at Socrates in contemporary society was appreciated. These Socratic dialogues cause the reader to evaluate life and all of its quirky perspectives on success, power, pleasure, education, love, religion, and more! What more could you ask for, really? :)
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Josh
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08/28/07

Kreeft was one of the first authors to unlock my questioning mind. add a star if you think intellectual questions are enough in life. For me, the book lacks a certain human depth but gave very interesting shape to my early thoughts.
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Laurie
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06/21/08

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Excellent presentation, in dialogue form, of the Socratic method of logical examination. An easy-to-read introduction to philosophy and why it's a pertinent subject for everyone.
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