The Greatest Philosopher Who Ever Lived

In 2019, Peter Kreeft published Socrates' Children, a four-volume series on the 100 greatest philosophers of all time, spanning from ancient Greece to contemporary Germany. But he made a terrible mistake: He somehow left out women, and with this, he overlooked the greatest mind of them all.

He forgot her—a mysterious housewife from a desert village—because he had forgotten what "philosophy" means. "Philosophy is not the cultivation of cleverness," Kreeft explains, "or the sophistications of scholarship, or the analysis of analysis, or the refutation of refutations, or the deconstruction of deconstructions." No, "philosophy is a romance, a love affair—the love of wisdom."

This book is a one-of-a-kind study on Mary of Nazareth, the mother of Jesus. If Jesus Christ is wisdom incarnate, and if Mary loved Him more than anyone else ever did, then it holds that Mary is the greatest philosopher, the greatest wisdom-lover. With precision and humor, Kreeft not only unpacks the thought and spirit of Mary as we know her through Scripture and Church doctrine, but offers a heartfelt crash course in the basics of philosophy—methodology, epistemology, logic, metaphysics, cosmology, ethics, politics, aesthetics, and more—all through the lens of the Mother of God.

Fans of Kreeft will find here another fine example of his characteristic freshness, creativity, depth, and clarity. But above all, those who are curious about the mother of Jesus, whether they are new to Christian faith or simply hoping to discover it anew, will likely find themselves swept up in the tide of Mary's wise love for God.

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Excellent

Excellent if a little academic but if you stick with it this book definitely delivers

Another Must Read by Peter Kreeft

“The Greatest Philosopher Who Ever Lived” is another fantastic adventure into the Catholic Church by one of the preeminent Catholic scholars of our time. This is a book about the mother of God, “Mary” from a perspective that is different than any other book of “Mary” you may have read. This is a must read for Catholics. Peter Kreeft is a master at providing example, references, and thoughts that will add to your appreciation and love for our first apostle. The references cited throughout this exceptional work will provide the reader with follow-on reading exploration. Experienced as an AUDIO book

Excellent

Great argument made by the author. I loved that he took time to make the connections that many people have overlooked look when thinking about Mary.

What a beautiful gift Mary is to us!

So inspiring, lovingly written. Will reread again and again. I appreciate all the references, suggestions for further inspirational reading and insights.

Must read

Great book!! I recommend it to everyone seeking for Jesus. His mother is the best road