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The Ecumenical Cruise and Other Three-Legged Chicken Philosophy Tales
The Ecumenical Cruise and Other Three-Legged Chicken Philosophy Tales
Philosophy Tales
Guide Rating -  
Pros  •  Presents otherwise dry concepts in new and fresh light
•  Makes for a more interesting discussion about difficult ideas
Cons  •  Still a lot of difficult concepts which people may have trouble with
The Bottom Line - Benesch has decided to explore various philosophical and theological concepts not through typical explanations, but rather through short tales designed to illustrate the abstract concepts. The results are well worth the time of anyone interested in a different way of talking about philosophical and theological matters.
 
Product Description
•  Explores various philosophical and theological concepts via short stories
•  Forces people to think differently about many things often taken for granted
•  Nominated for The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association 2004 Book Award
 
 
Guide Review

Philosophy Tales
Most books on philosophy and theology either take the historical approach by explaining ideas as they developed chronologically, or they take a topical approach by explaining ideas in specific groups. Both approaches have a strong tendency towards being dry, as can be the case in any attempt to explain or explore abstract ideas. Every once in a while, though, someone comes along who does things differently.

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