{"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, University of Virginia) is adjunct professor of philosophy and religion at Liberty University. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003ePrelude to Philosophy: An Introduction for Christians\u003c\/i\u003e and \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 has written or contributed to over ninety-five books, including \u003ci\u003eThe God Conversation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePhilosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn Search of a Confident Faith\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLove Your God With All Your Mind\u003c\/i\u003e. Throughout his career Moreland has co-planted three churches, spoken and debated on over 200 college campuses around the country, and served with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) for ten years. He was selected in August 2016 by \u003ci\u003eThe Best Schools \u003c\/i\u003e as one of the 50 most influential living philosophers in the world.\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":56118669639985,"sku":"9780830839605","price":29.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/iDFmVKv1jx9780830839605.webp?v=1788572144","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/prelude-to-philosophy-an-introduction-for-christians-paperback","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}