Philosophy and the Meaningful Life

Philosophy and the Meaningful Life

Philosophy: What Every Catholic Should Know By Peter Kreeft. Ignatius Press, 2023. Paperback, 270 pages, $16.95 Reviewed by David Weinberger. In the latest of his more than 100 books, philosopher Peter Kreeft answers 72 pressing philosophical questions ranging from...
The Personal Foundation of Reality

The Personal Foundation of Reality

Who Are You, Really?: A Philosopher’s Inquiry into the Nature and Origin of Persons By Joshua Rasmussen. IVP Academic, 2023. Paperback, 300 pages, $30.   Reviewed by David Weinberger. “By my analysis, then, I am led to this vision of reality: the primary nature...
Choosing a Currency

Choosing a Currency

Better Money: Gold, Fiat, or Bitcoin? by Lawrence H. White. Cambridge University Press, 2023. Paperback, 185 pages, $29.99. Reviewed by David Weinberger. If the last couple years have taught us anything about inflation, it is that the value of our money can rapidly...
The Wisdom of Medieval Scholasticism

The Wisdom of Medieval Scholasticism

Ordered by Love: An Introduction to John Duns Scotus By Thomas M. Ward. Angelico Press, 2022. Paperback, 174 pages, $17.95. Reviewed by David Weinberger. The philosophical thought of the high Middle Ages, also known as “Scholasticism,” often seems impenetrable to...
Can We Trust the Gospels?

Can We Trust the Gospels?

Testimonies to the Truth: Why You Can Trust the Gospels By Lydia McGrew. Deward Publishing, 2023. Paperback, 276 pages, $15.99. Reviewed by David Weinberger. Millions of Americans who tuned in to the 2023 Super Bowl were exposed to advertisements for Jesus. The ad...