Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life: An Invitation to Wonder

by Ross D. Inman

Publisher:

Baker Academic

, 2023

Overview

This brief, accessible introduction shows that philosophy is valuable, practical, and significant for every aspect of Christian life and ministry.

Philosophy is often seen as anything but practically relevant to everyday life. In this brief, accessible introduction, Ross Inman explores four hidden assumptions that lurk behind questions involving philosophy’s relevance. He shows that philosophy is one of most practical subjects of study, for it satisfies our deep human need to make sense of it all.

This book recovers a more classical vision of Christian philosophy as an entire way of life. Inman shows that wonder is the distinctively human posture that drives and sustains the examined life and makes a compelling case that philosophy is valuable, practical, and significant for every aspect of Christian life and ministry. Living philosophically as a Christian enables us to be properly attuned to what is true and good in Christ and to orient our lives to the highest goals worth pursuing.

This is an ideal introductory book for students of philosophy, Christian thought, and worldview studies. It will also work well in classical school, high school, and homeschool contexts.

Key Features

• Recovers a more classical vision of Christian philosophy as an entire way of life
• Explores four hidden assumptions that lurk behind questions involving philosophy’s relevance
• Shows that philosophy is valuable, practical, and significant for every aspect of Christian life and ministry

Contents

• Introduction
• 1. An Invitation to Wonder
• 2. Wonder as the Lifeblood of Philosophy
• 3. Philosophy as a Way of Life
• 4. Recovering Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life
• 5. Diagnosing Our Existential Ailments
• 6. Christian Philosophical Remedies for Our Existential Ailments
• 7. Philosophy for the Sake of What, Exactly?
• 8. Philosophy Is Practical? Are You Kidding?
• 9. The Pilgrim Way and the Christian Philosophical Way of Life
• 10. Philosophy, the Contemplative Life, and the Church
• Conclusion: Philosophy Can Change Your Life, Really
• Indexes

Praise for the Print Edition

Ross Inman has established himself as one of the leading evangelical philosophers; moreover, he exudes a love for Jesus and a passion for communicating difficult ideas to a broad audience in an accessible way. To be completely honest, Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life is one of the best (if not the best) introductions to philosophy I have ever read. I was taking notes all the way through! Inman presents philosophy as an immensely practical field with tremendous benefits for living a flourishing, healthy life. While he covers the important foundational topics, this is no ordinary introductory text. It is chock-full of new ideas and rich, life-giving help, all done in a conversational style. Wow, I love this book!

—J. P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University; author of A Simple Guide to Experiencing Miracles

Ross Inman has given us a wonder-filled book on the nature and value of living philosophically. Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life powerfully demonstrates the centrality of philosophy to a flourishing life under the banner of Christ. Inman expertly diagnoses our modern existential ailments and shows how a distinctly Christian philosophical way of life, rooted in the ways of Jesus and the church’s teachings throughout the ages, provides the medicine we need. Read this book. Ponder it. And then enter into the rich history of philosophical thinking as you organize your life around the good that is God. This is essential reading for any Christian wanting to walk in the ways of Jesus.

—Paul M. Gould, associate professor of philosophy of religion, director of the Master of Arts in Philosophy of Religion program, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Product Details

• Title: Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life: An Invitation to Wonder
• Author: Ross D. Inman
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Print Publication Date: 2023
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Pages: 192
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Philosophy and religion; Wonder (Philosophy); Christian life; Conduct of life › Philosophy
• ISBNs: 9781540965738, 9781540966810, 9781493442799, 9781493442805, 1540965732, 154096681X, 1493442791, 1493442805
• Resource ID: LLS:CHRSTNPHLSPWNDR
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-10-17T17:24:12Z

About Ross D. Inman

Ross D. Inman (PhD, Trinity College Dublin) is associate professor of philosophy at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He also teaches the great books classes at the College at Southeastern and is the editor of Philosophia Christi. He has previously held research positions at the University of Notre Dame's Center for Philosophy of Religion and at Saint Louis University.