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A Gateway to Wisdom - by James A Jenko (Paperback)

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  • Philosophy has been betrayed by modern education and abandoned by ordinary men.
  • Author(s): James A Jenko
  • 106 Pages
  • Philosophy, History & Surveys

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Philosophy has been betrayed by modern education and abandoned by ordinary men. This book is the revival of the search for wisdom.



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Philosophy has been betrayed by modern education and abandoned by ordinary men. This book is the revival. Our culture has forsaken the pursuit of wisdom. This book is the paradigm shift- reigniting the love and pursuit of wisdom.

Philosophy was once considered one of the four pillars of knowledge-pursued by warriors, courted by kings, and won through devotion by ordinary men who became extraordinary through the pursuit of wisdom. Our culture now drowns in shallow thinking, sophisticated foolishness, and the pursuit of intelligence without wisdom.

A Gateway to Wisdom: Paradigm Shift Thinking recovers what has been lost.

Drawing from Socrates and Plato, warriors like Miyamoto Musashi, and modern thinkers like John Vervaeke and Pierre Hadot, this book reveals:

Why philosophy is the first principle-the foundation that shapes how you approach every other domain of life

The critical difference between wisdom and intelligence-and why confusing the two is one of the most dangerous mistakes of our age

Why the dialectic process, the most precious part of philosophy, is the most sophisticated way of thinking and communicating-and how it differs completely from the shallow debates and arguments that pass for discourse today

How philosophy as a way of life-not academic theory, but lived practice-transforms ordinary men into the kind of men their families and communities desperately need

Philosophy is not a hobby, but a responsibility. If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-transformation in the pursuit of wisdom, this is your gateway.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .25 Inches (D)
Weight: .25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 106
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: History & Surveys
Publisher: Wisdom Wizard Publishing LLC
Theme: Ancient & Classical
Format: Paperback
Author: James A Jenko
Language: English
Street Date: March 6, 2026
TCIN: 1010771219
UPC: 9798994360507
Item Number (DPCI): 247-20-9727
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who are some thinkers referenced in the book?

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Q: What is the primary purpose of this book?

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  • A: The primary purpose is to revive the search for wisdom and challenge modern shallow thinking.

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Q: How does the book define philosophy's role in life?

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Q: What themes are explored in this book?

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  • A: The book explores themes of wisdom, philosophy as a way of life, and the contrast between wisdom and intelligence.

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Q: What is the dialectic process discussed in the book?

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