James W. Sire (Ph.D., University of Missouri), formerly a senior editor at InterVarsity Press, is an active speaker and writer. He has taught English, philosophy, theology and short courses at many universities and seminaries. His other books include Naming the Elephant: Worldview as a Concept, Discipleship of the Mind, Why Should Anyone Believe Anything at All?, Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling, Why Good Arguments Often Fail and A Little Primer on Humble Apologetics.
For anyone concerned to understand the culture in which we are
called to work and witness, which ought to be all of us, this is
still an indispensable resource.--David McKay, The Covenanter
Witness, June 2010
For more than thirty years, The Universe Next Door has set the
standard for a clear, readable introduction to worldviews. Sire
offers additional student-friendly features to his concise, easily
understood introductions to theism, deism, naturalism, Marxism,
nihilism, existentialism, Eastern monism, New Age philosophy and
postmodernism.--Rev. Paul J. Cain, Liturgy, Hymnody, and Pulpit
Quarterly Book Review, August 2010
If you are looking for an introductory exposition of prominent
worldviews, I know of no better book.--Nicholas Wolterstorff
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION:
A most magnificently useful book.--E. M. Blaiklock
Read as a whole it traces a convincing history of the evolution of
worldviews (particularly in the West), as well as providing a
robust defence of the enduring validity of the Christian faith . .
. an excellent introduction.--Dr. Alan Kerry, Faith Thought,
October 2010
Read as a whole it traces a convincing history of the evolution of
worldviews (particularly in the West), as well as providing a
robust defence of the enduring validity of the Christian faith . .
. an excellent introduction.--Dr. Alan Kerry, Faith Thought,
October 2010
Revised and updated to include a new chapter on Islam by a
contributing author, and incorporates developments about the
worldview notion from Sire's Naming the Elephant.--Reference
Research Book News, February 2010
The most readable presentation of alternative systems that I have
ever seen.--Russ Bush
To think intelligently today is to think worldviewishly, to come to
terms with the mosaic of meaning systems which make up modern
thinking. This book is a clear introduction and invaluable
guide.--Os Guinness
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