Joseph A. Novak

Reexamining Love of Wisdom

Philosophy

“Flores' valuable book unveils new perspectives on the role of 'love of wisdom' in the history of Western philosophy. Beginning from the Greek understanding of love of wisdom as self-knowledge and understanding of right action (Socrates) and as the soul's liberation and knowledge of divine objects as the Forms (Plato) to a comprehension of the totality of things and their principles (Aristotle), he proceeds through the medieval and modern periods showing how the shifting focus of love or desire in inquiry determines the final outcome of a philosopher's view. A refreshing, informative, and stimulating work.”