The universe next door : a basic worldview catalog
Titre
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The universe next door : a basic worldview catalog
James W. Sire
Sommaire
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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.
Date de publication comme intervalle
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2004
Description matérielle
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259 p. ; 21 cm.
Edition
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4th ed.
Table des matières
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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.
Terme de vedette-matière
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Worldviews.
Ideology.
Theism.
Naturalism.
Nihilism (Philosophy)
New Age movement.
Accès électronique
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Résumé
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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.
Numéro international normalisé des livres (ISBN)
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9780830827800
Informations de publication
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Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, c2004.
| Bibliothèque | Numéro de rayon | Type de document | Code à barres du document | Statut |
|---|
| Edmonton Christian High | 239 SIR | Book | 30905000046262 | Non-Fiction |