An Introduction to Philosophy: A Christian Guide to the Things that Really Matter

by Richard A. Holland; Gary S. Osmundsen; Peter J. Rasor II; Steven B. Sherman

Publisher:

Zondervan Academic

, 2025

Overview

Designed for students in Christian colleges and seminaries, An Introduction to Philosophy surveys the four main areas of philosophy—logic, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics—in an accessible and engaging manner. Yet it also covers important topics sometimes left unaddressed in introductions, including:

why philosophy matters in our day

critical thinking and intellectual virtue

a brief history of philosophy

philosophical hermeneutics

the relationship between philosophy, faith, and worldview

religious epistemology

bioethics, sexual ethics, other types of ethics

a Christian philosophy of life

Grounded in the Christian intellectual tradition, each chapter in An Introduction to Philosophy includes student-friendly features such as chapter summaries, explanatory sidebars, reflection questions, vocabulary words and definitions, and suggestions for further reading. Professors and students will find it to be a broad and useful overview, perfect for undergraduate and seminary students alike.

Key Features

• Surveys the four main areas of philosophy
• Includes student-friendly features such as chapter summaries, explanatory sidebars, reflection questions, vocabulary words and definitions, and suggestions for further reading
• Grounded in the Christian intellectual tradition

Product Details

• Title: An Introduction to Philosophy: A Christian Guide to the Things that Really Matter
• Authors: Richard A. Holland, Gary S. Osmundsen, Peter J. Rasor II, Steven B. Sherman
• Publisher: Zondervan Academic
• Print Publication Date: 2025
• Pages: 400
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Resource ID: LLS:NTPLSCGTRMT
• Resource Type: Bible
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-22T17:43:24Z