Today Joe interviewsSteven B Sherman, his colleague at Grand Canyon University, about his new book, An Introduction to Philosophy: A Christian Guide to the Things that Really Matter which is coauthored by Richard A Holland, Gary S. Osmundsen, and Peter J. Rasor.
About the Book
Designed for students in Christian colleges and seminaries, An Introduction to Philosophy surveys the four main areas of philosophy - logic, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics - in an accessible and engaging manner. Yet, it also covers important topics sometimes left unaddressed in introductions, including:
why philosophy matters in our day
critical thinking and intellectual virtue
a brief history of philosophy
philosophical hermeneutics
the relationship between philosophy, faith, and worldview
religious epistemology
bioethics, sexual ethics, other types of ethics
a Christian philosophy of life
Grounded in the Christian intellectual tradition, each chapter in An Introduction to Philosophy includes student-friendly features such as chapter summaries, explanatory sidebars, reflection questions, vocabulary words and definitions, and suggestions for further reading. Professors and students will find it to be a broad and useful overview, perfect for undergraduate and seminary students alike.
Endorsement
This book is a wonderful, practical, insightful, and balanced introduction to philoso-phy. It brings together the intellectual and the practical, the bigger picture and personal application. If you are a newcomer to philosophy-or even if you've been at it for a while— you'll find this a helpful guide to steer you into the way of wisdom. The book is quite comprehensive, but not daunting. Since every human being has a worldview or philosophy of life (and, so, we are all philosophers), this book will assist you in "taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ."
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