The Consequences of Ideas

Theologian R. C. Sproul's Guide to the Greatest Philosophers and Thinkers in History

Plato. Aquinas. Descartes. Kant. Freud. These great thinkers are still impacting the culture today—from public-policy decisions to world events, theology, the arts, education, and even everyday conversations. In this classic book, the late R. C. Sproul expertly surveys history's most influential streams of thought, proving that ideas are not just passing fads—they have consequences for generations to come. Helping listeners better understand how many of these ideas have shaped their own thinking, this audiobook will empower Christians to be a Christlike influence in the world.

Comprehensive: Traces the thought and historical significance of philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre, Darwin, and Freud A Great Resource for Students and Anyone Who Enjoys Philosophy: Explores the ideas that have shaped foundational beliefs and assumptions in modern culture

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction: Why Philosophy?
3. Chapter 1: The First Philosophers
4. Chapter 2: Plato: Realist and Idealist
5. Chapter 3: Aristotle: The Philosopher
6. Chapter 4: Augustine: Doctor of Grace
7. Chapter 5: Thomas Aquinas: Angelic Doctor
8. Chapter 6: René Descartes: Father of Modern Rationalism
9. Chapter 7: John Locke: Father of Modern Empiricism
10. Chapter 8: David Hume: Skeptic
11. Chapter 9: Immanuel Kant: Revolutionary Philosopher
12. Chapter 10: Karl Marx: Utopian
13. Chapter 11: Søren Kierkegaard: Danish Gadfly
14. Chapter 12: Friedrich Nietzsche: Atheistic Existentialist
15. Chapter 13: Jean-Paul Sartre: Litterateur and Philosopher
16. Chapter 14: Darwin and Freud: Influential Thinkers
17. Conclusion: Gilson's Choice
18. Closing Credits