The universe next door : a basic worldview catalog
Title
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The universe next door : a basic worldview catalog
Personal Author EPSB
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James W. Sire
Summary
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This fourth edition of Sire's work continues his investigation into, and comparison of, different world belief systems or "worldviews". The author examines and explains the basics of such "isms" as Christian theism, deism, naturalism, nihilism, existentialism, Eastern pantheistic monism, "New Age" philosophy, and postmodernism. In an increasingly pluralistic academic environment, the ability to understand and evaluate various worldviews is vitally important.
Year Published
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2004
Physical Description
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259 p. ; 21 cm.
Edition
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4th ed.
Contents
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A world of difference: Introduction -- A universe charged with the grandeur of God : Christian theism -- The clockwork universe : deism -- The silence of finite space : naturalism -- Zero point : nihilism -- Beyond nihilism : existentialism -- Journey to the east : eastern pantheistic monism -- A separate universe : the New Age -- The vanished horizon : postmodernism -- The examined life: Conclusion.
Subject
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Worldviews.
Ideology.
Theism.
Naturalism.
Nihilism (Philosophy)
New Age movement.
Electronic Access
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Summary
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This fourth edition of Sire's work continues his investigation into, and comparison of, different world belief systems or "worldviews". The author examines and explains the basics of such "isms" as Christian theism, deism, naturalism, nihilism, existentialism, Eastern pantheistic monism, "New Age" philosophy, and postmodernism. In an increasingly pluralistic academic environment, the ability to understand and evaluate various worldviews is vitally important.
ISBN
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9780830827800
Publisher
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Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, c2004.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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| Edmonton Christian High | 239 SIR | Book | 30905000046262 | Non-Fiction |