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sophiefinch's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
4.0
skitch41's review against another edition
challenging
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reflective
medium-paced
4.0
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Minor: Religious bigotry
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3.0
A competent and comprehensive introduction to the topic of Christianity’s influence upon the modern mind.
Holland writes well, although his style can be a bit annoying at times—he feels the need to preface the introduction of major historical characters with a suspenseful build-up, leading to a reveal that a reader with a casual knowledge of history has been expecting; like a post-credits scene debuting Napoleon Bonaparte or Thomas Aquinas.
The author also shows a competent grasp of the philosophy and theology he goes over, from Aristotle to Nietzsche, Paul to Aquinas. Every time I found a flaw in the analysis, Holland would bring up my own objections and rectify himself, bringing himself back into my good graces.
Overall, a good book, and a good introduction—or refresher—to the subject.
Holland writes well, although his style can be a bit annoying at times—he feels the need to preface the introduction of major historical characters with a suspenseful build-up, leading to a reveal that a reader with a casual knowledge of history has been expecting; like a post-credits scene debuting Napoleon Bonaparte or Thomas Aquinas.
The author also shows a competent grasp of the philosophy and theology he goes over, from Aristotle to Nietzsche, Paul to Aquinas. Every time I found a flaw in the analysis, Holland would bring up my own objections and rectify himself, bringing himself back into my good graces.
Overall, a good book, and a good introduction—or refresher—to the subject.