The ancient Greeks defined philosophy as “the love of wisdom.” For Christians, that love finds its truest home in the God who is wisdom itself.

The Love of Wisdom, 2nd Edition: A Christian Introduction to Philosophy by Steven B. Cowan and James S. Spiegel guides readers through the major issues and problems of philosophy from a distinctly Christian perspective, equipping them to think more critically and live more wisely.

Organized into three parts—the study of knowledge, the study of being, and the study of value—the book offers a comprehensive survey of Western thought while sharpening readers’ reasoning skills along the way. Throughout, the authors gain significant insights about the nature of God, knowledge, human nature, politics, ethics, and art, consistently connecting philosophical ideas to theological convictions, contemporary culture, and the choices of everyday life.

This second edition features updated references and examples that bring its discussions into the present moment. More than an introduction to philosophy, The Love of Wisdom reveals that to love wisdom rightly is to draw nearer to the God who is its source.