Philosophy by James S. Spiegel
48 Pages | $4.99 | Booklet | Series: Faithful Learning
Summary:
“Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore, seek not to understand that you may —ST. AUGUSTINE, Homilies on the Gospel of John believe, but believe that you may understand.”
Christians often doubt whether studying philosophy has any value for our faith or is worth the danger of being used wrongly. After all, doesn’t the apostle Paul say, “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy”?
Yet James Spiegel insists that rigorous philosophical study is actually crucial for following Paul’s counsel, for only when we understand philosophy well can we discern when its ideas are deceptive. After exploring the historical context of philosophy, he applies Christian inquiry to its main subject areas, explaining basic concepts and terms for those new to the subject. And in addition to newcomers, seasoned philosophers will also see how philosophy can enhance biblical faith and living.
About the Series:
The Faithful Learning series invites Christian students to dive deeper into a modern academic discipline. The authors, scholars in their fields, believe that academic disciplines are good gifts from God that, when understood rightly, will give students the potential to cultivate a deeper love for God and neighbor.
About the Author:
JAMES S. SPIEGEL (MA, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, Michigan State University) is professor of philosophy and religion at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
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