Introduction to Philosophy
A Christian Guide to the Things that Really Matter
By Gary S. Osmundsen, Peter J. Rasor, Richard A. Holland, Steven B. Sherman | Publisher: Zondervan Academic
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.
Editions of Introduction to Philosophy
- EBook
- ISBN 9780310111740
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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.
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What is Introduction to Philosophy about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Introduction to Philosophy?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Philosophical traditions and schools of thought
Where can I read a sample of Introduction to Philosophy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780310111740
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Introduction to Philosophy?
Gary S. Osmundsen, Peter J. Rasor, Richard A. Holland, Steven B. Sherman
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Introduction to Philosophy is available as ebook(ISBN 9780310111740)
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