{"product_id":"prelude-to-philosophy-an-introduction-for-christians-paperback","title":"Prelude to Philosophy: An Introduction for Christians - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark W. Foreman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJ. P. Moreland\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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, \u003ci\u003ePrelude to Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide for those looking to embark on the \"examined life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark W. Foreman (PhD, religious studies, University of Virginia) is associate professor of philosophy and religion at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eChristianity and Bioethics: Confronting Clinical Issues\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ. P. Moreland (PhD, 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 \u003ci\u003eDoes God Exist?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUniversals\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eConsciousness and the Existence of God\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePhilosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn Search of a Confident Faith\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLove Your God With All Your Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe God Question\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDebating Christian Theism\u003c\/i\u003e. 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 PersonaCare Nursing Homes, Inc. headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Moreland's ideas have been covered by both popular religious and non-religious outlets, including the \u003ci\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e, PBS's \"Closer to Truth,\" and \u003ci\u003eWORLD\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. In 2016 Moreland was selected by The Best Schools as one of the \"50 most influential living philosophers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 27, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52725059092787,"sku":"9780830839605","price":36.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/qql4jV9fKC9780830839605.webp?v=1763700941","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/prelude-to-philosophy-an-introduction-for-christians-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}