Introduction to Philosophy: A Christian Guide to the Things that Really Matter

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. —- ISBN: 9780310111733 | ISBN10: 0310111730 | ISBN-13: 978-0310111733