Philosophy Made Slightly Less Difficult 2nd Edition

Author : Garrett J. DeWeese and J. P. Moreland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780369387516
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Philosophy Made Slightly Less Difficult (2nd Edition) written by Garrett J. DeWeese and J. P. Moreland and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We think philosophically whenever we ask life's big questions: What is real? How do we know what we know? What is the right thing to do? What does it mean to be human? How should we view science and its claims? Why should we believe that God exists? Philosophy is thinking critically about questions that matter. But many people find philosophy intimidating, so they never discover how invaluable it can be in engaging ideas, culture, and even their faith. Garrett DeWeese and J. P. Moreland understand these challenges, and in this book they apply their decades of teaching experience to help to make philosophy a little less difficult. Using straightforward language with plenty of everyday examples, they explain the basics needed to understand philosophical concepts-including logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, philosophical anthropology, and philosophy of science. This second edition includes new chapters on aesthetics and philosophy of religion, as well as updated content on some current issues in philosophy. Ultimately, DeWeese and Moreland argue, developing a philosophically informed worldview is absolutely critical for Christians and for the future of the church. Students, pastors, campus workers, and ordinary Christians will all benefit from this user-friendly guide

Author : Garrett J. DeWeese
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830839151
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Philosophy Made Slightly Less Difficult written by Garrett J. DeWeese and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophy is for everyone. We think philosophically whenever we ask life's big questions: What is real? How do we know what we know? What is the right thing to do? What does it mean to be human? How should we view science and its claims? Why should we believe that God exists? Philosophy is thinking critically about questions that matter. But many people find philosophy intimidating, so they never discover how invaluable it can be in engaging ideas, culture, and even their faith. Garrett DeWeese and J. P. Moreland understand these challenges, and in this book they apply their decades of teaching experience to help to make philosophy a little less difficult. Using straightforward language with plenty of everyday examples, they explain the basics needed to understand philosophical concepts—including logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, philosophical anthropology, and philosophy of science. This second edition includes new chapters on aesthetics and philosophy of religion, as well as updated content on some current issues in philosophy. Ultimately, DeWeese and Moreland argue, developing a philosophically informed worldview is absolutely critical for Christians and for the future of the church. Students, pastors, campus workers, and ordinary Christians will all benefit from this user-friendly guide.

Author : Peter S. Williams
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1666702927
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Universe From Someone written by Peter S. Williams and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a substantial author’s preface recounting Peter S. Williams’s life journey with the question of God’s existence, A Universe From Someone pulls together essays and opening speeches from debates (including the 2011 “God is not a delusion” debate at the Cambridge Union) that jointly cover a wide variety of theistic arguments. Together with a foreword by noted philosopher J. P. Moreland, an annotated bibliography highlighting “Four Dozen Key Resources on Apologetics and Natural Theology in an Age of Science,” and other recommended resources, A Universe From Someone offers an informed overview of the contemporary case for God.

Author : James Ladyman
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134597908
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Philosophy of Science written by James Ladyman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-08-06 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few can imagine a world without telephones or televisions; many depend on computers and the Internet as part of daily life. Without scientific theory, these developments would not have been possible. In this exceptionally clear and engaging introduction to philosophy of science, James Ladyman explores the philosophical questions that arise when we reflect on the nature of the scientific method and the knowledge it produces. He discusses whether fundamental philosophical questions about knowledge and reality might be answered by science, and considers in detail the debate between realists and antirealists about the extent of scientific knowledge. Along the way, central topics in philosophy of science, such as the demarcation of science from non-science, induction, confirmation and falsification, the relationship between theory and observation and relativism are all addressed. Important and complex current debates over underdetermination, inference to the best explaination and the implications of radical theory change are clarified and clearly explained for those new to the subject.

Author : William L. Barney
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199886180
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Making of a Confederate written by William L. Barney and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-11-14 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the advances of the civil rights movement, many white southerners cling to the faded glory of a romanticized Confederate past. In The Making of a Confederate, William L. Barney focuses on the life of one man, Walter Lenoir of North Carolina, to examine the origins of southern white identity alongside its myriad ambiguities and complexities. Born into a wealthy slaveholding family, Lenoir abhorred the institution, opposed secession, and planned to leave his family to move to Minnesota, in the free North. But when the war erupted in 1860, Lenoir found another escape route--he joined the Confederate army, an experience that would radically transform his ideals. After the war, Lenoir, like many others, embraced the cult of the Lost Cause, refashioning his memory and beliefs in an attempt to make sense of the war, its causes, and its consequences. While some Southerners sank into depression, aligned with the victors, or fiercely opposed the new order, Lenoir withdrew to his acreage in the North Carolina mountains. There, he pursued his own vision of the South's future, one that called for greater self-sufficiency and a more efficient use of the land. For Lenoir and many fellow Confederates, the war never really ended. As he tells this compelling story, Barney offers new insights into the ways that (selective) memory informs history; through Lenoir's life, readers learn how individual choices can transform abstract historical processes into concrete actions.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465441069
Total Pages : 772 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Philosophy Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-03-02 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how our big social, political and ethical ideas are formed with The Philosophy Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Philosophy in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Philosophy Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Philosophy, with: - Key quotes from more than 100 of the great thinkers of philosophy - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Philosophy Book is the perfect introduction to philosophy, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover how key concepts in philosophy have shaped our world, with authoritative articles that explore big ideas. Learn about everyone who's contributed to the flow of world philosophy, from antiquity to the modern age, through superb mind maps explaining the line of thought. Your Philosophical Questions, Simply Explained If you thought it was difficult to learn philosophy and its many concepts, The Philosophy Book presents the key ideas in a clear layout. Find out what philosophers thought about the nature of reality, and the fundamental questions we ask ourselves; What is the meaning of life? What is the Universe made of? And work your way through the different branches of philosophy such as metaphysics and ethics, from ancient and modern thinkers. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Philosophy Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

Author : Daniel N. Robinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781565856233
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Great Ideas of Philosophy written by Daniel N. Robinson and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Ousterhout
Publisher : Yaknyam Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781732102200
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Philosophy of Software Design written by John Ousterhout and published by Yaknyam Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Douglas Groothuis
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830840931
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Philosophy in Seven Sentences written by Douglas Groothuis and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2016-01-06 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophy is not a closed club or a secret society. It's for anyone who thinks big questions are worth talking about. In this lively introduction, Douglas Groothuis upacks seven short yet pivotal sentences from the history of Western philosophy, including key ideas from Protagoras, Socrates, Aristotle, Augustine, Descartes, Pascal and Kierkegaard.

Author : Jonathan Morrow
Publisher : Kregel Publications
ISBN 13 : 0825433541
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Welcome to College written by Jonathan Morrow and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To help the upcoming student, Jonathan Morrow provides this engaging guide packed with advice on all manner of issues, from dating and friends, classes and homework, to avoiding the temptation to just "check out" spiritually while in school. Morrow gives personal advice and anecdotes, draws examples from Scripture, and offers additional resources for further insights. --from publisher description.