A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance
An excellent introduction to this field of study, well organized, clear, and easily accessible.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Introduction to Philosophy
Part 2: What is Knowledge?
Part 3: What is Reality
Part 4: What is the Ultimate?
Part 5: What is Good or Right?
Selected Quotes
- “[Philosophy is] the critical analysis of fundamental concepts of human inquiry, and the normative discussion of how human thought and action ought to function, as well as the description of the nature of reality.” (17)
- “Philosophy serves in the construction of the Christian system and in the refutation of contrary views.” (73)
- “The reason that God demands total and unconditional commitment and that the believer holds so tenaciously to his belief in God and His love is that the believer has certitude concerning these beliefs. Certitude is that added assurance given to the believer by the internal witness or testimony of the Holy Spirit.” (131)
- “Although people are sinners and worthy of eternal punishment, they are of infinite value because they bear the image of God. Man is so precious to God that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for us.” (192)
- “For the Christian the question of an afterlife is decisively answered by Jesus Christ. As God’s Son, He knows whether there is life after death. As one who has passed through death to life, He is uniquely qualified to answer the question of immortality. He clearly affirms that there is life after death.” (221)
- “Reason must take its place under revelation and not stand in judgment over it.” (270)
- “It may very well be that God has some good purposes for evil not fully known to us. Indeed, if an all-perfect, all-powerful God does exist, then this fact is in itself a guarantee that there is a good purpose for evil and that the greatest good will ultimately be achieved.” (328)
- “The Christian ethic is anchored ultimately and firmly in the unchanged nature of a God of perfect love and justice.” (361)