3.75
reflective

Some of the things said seem wise, and some of the things said seem ignorant. 
It's right on the edge of what I agree with, and the sources used are being used in a sort of religious way when none of them described themselves as Christians and most were quite un-godly in character traits. I love philosophy but I think famous philosophers should be studied rather than referenced as end-all powers of society in this type of way. Not that deep thinkers don't historically have influence-- but it's a lot more complex than that. They reflect on whats happening more than drive it. When they were alive they definitely didn't change the course of culture, they were basically the weird unemployed stoner guys that people listened to a long time later. 
This book isn't exactly what it presents itself as and the author writes in a way that assumes the audience sees him as an authority to take with no grains of rice.
I told a few of my friends that I want to read more Christian books and my mom suggested this one to me. But why does it seem like so many Christian books don't align with how I understand Christ's intent and spirit? This one is pretty good but like I said, it's on the edge. I do not dislike reading things i dont fully agree with, but it does confuse me when it comes from those who profess the same faith as me. It just feels like an echo chamber sometimes, but I suppose that's the nature of literature specific to every community. 
Anyway, I like the presentation and it's thought provoking so I'll go with 3.75 ☆