Description: 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, Prelude to Philosophy is a guide for those looking to embark on the "examined life.
About Author: Dr. Foreman came to Liberty University as a graduate student in 1989 and joined the faculty in 1990. From 1990 – 1994, he designed and maintained the Phil 201 course for Liberty’s distance learning program. He continues as the subject matter expert for the current online Phil 201 course. In 1994 Dr. Foreman moved into the residential philosophy department where he has been ever since. Dr. Foreman currently has one book in print, Christianity and Bioethics: Confronting Clinical Issues (Wipf and Stock, 2011) and has two books forthcoming from InterVaristy Press on philosophy and epistemology, respectively. He also has a number of chapters and articles in other publications dealing with issues in apologetics and bioethics. Dr. Foreman has been married 33 years and has three adult children. He enjoys being actively involved in directing and performing in plays and musicals for the local community theaters. He also enjoys watching baseball and tennis and playing the vibraphone.
Other Editions:
- Prelude to Philosophy: An Introduction for Christians (Kindle Edition)
- Prelude to Philosophy: An Introduction for Christians (Hardcover)
Books By Author:
- How Do We Know?: An Introduction to Epistemology
