‘The unexamined life is not worth living, ‘ according to Socrates, but pursuing the examined life strikes many as daunting, unappealing and even unnecessary. Is philosophy important? Why do I need philosophy if I have the Bible? Aren't philosophers simply engaged in meaningless disputes that are irrelevant to everyday life?Mark Foreman addresses these and other questions in this ‘prelude’ to the subject. Unlike a full introduction to philosophy, this book is a preliminary discussion that dispels misunderstandings and explains the rationale for engaging in philosophical reasoning. In the first half of the book, Foreman defines the task of philosophy, compares it to other disciplines and demonstrates its practical value to Christians interested in developing a more thoughtful faith. The second half introduces the reader to logic and argumentation, the essential tools of a philosopher. Concise and straightforward, Prelude to Philosophy is a guide for those looking to embark on the ‘examined life.’
Table of Content
Foreword by J.P. Moreland
Preface
Chapter One: What Is Philosophy?
Chapter Two: Why Is Philosophy Important?
Chapter Three: What Athens Has to Do with Jerusalem: The Importance of Philosophy for Christians
Chapter Four: The Divisions of Philosophy
Chapter Five: A Little Logic
Chapter Six: Informal Fallacies
Chapter Seven: Analyzing Arguments
Epilogue: Seven Virtues of a Christian Philosopher
Answers to Exercises
Index
About the author
J. P. Moreland (Ph D, University of Southern California) is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in La Mirada, California. He is the author, coauthor, or contributor to over ninety-five books, including Does God Exist?, Universals, The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology, Consciousness and the Existence of God, Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview, In Search of a Confident Faith, Love Your God With All Your Mind, The God Question, and Debating Christian Theism.In his distinguished career, Moreland has co-planted three churches, spoken and debated on over 175 college campuses around the country, and served with Campus Crusade for Christ for ten years. The founder and director of Eidos Christian Center, he also previously served as a bioethicist for Persona Care Nursing Homes, Inc. headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Moreland?s ideas have been covered by both popular religious and non-religious outlets, including the New Scientist, Christianity Today, PBS's ‘Closer to Truth, ‘ and WORLD magazine. In 2016 Moreland was selected by The Best Schools as one of the ’50 most influential living philosophers.’
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