Prelude to Philosophy: An Introduction for Christians
- ISBN-10
- 0830896600
- ISBN-13
- 9780830896608
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 208
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-11-15
- Publisher
- InterVarsity Press
- Author
- Mark W. Foreman
Description
Unlike a full introduction to philosophy, Mark Foreman's book is a prelude to the subject, a prolegomenon that dispels misunderstandings and explains the rationale for engaging in philosophical reasoning. Concise and straightforward, Prelude to Philosophy is a guide for those looking to embark on the "examined life."
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