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DeWeese, Garrett J., 1947-

Doing philosophy as a Christian / Garrett J. DeWeese. - Downers Grove, IL : IVP Academic, �2011. - 352 pages ; 23 cm. - Christian worldview integration series . - Christian worldview integration series. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-344) and indexes.

Why should you read this book? -- Philosophers and sages : Hokhmah and Sophia -- Philosophy within the limits of religion alone? : faith and reason -- Jesus and philosophy -- What is real? : metaphysics -- What do I know? : epistemology -- What should I value? : ethics and aesthetics -- Who and what am I? : philosophy of mind -- Understanding nature : philosophy of science -- Transforming the soul : philosophy and spiritual formation.

Noting that philosophy literally is "the love of wisdom," Garrett DeWeese aptly begins with a discussion of wisdom from the Old and New Testaments. He then moves on to reflect on the often misunderstood relation between faith and reason.

ISBN: 9780830828111 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0830828117 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Standard No.: 95244607842

LCCN: 2011013667

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Christian philosophy.
Christian philosophy.

LC Class. No.: BR 100 .D457 2011