Many people complain of the trouble that philosophers cause with all of their theories and disputations. As a “professional” philosopher, I’ve fielded my share of such complaints over the years. For example, a friend once scoffed to me how he … Continued
Back in the mid-1980s when I was cutting my teeth as a student of philosophy, it was common to hear Christians worry aloud about the wisdom of studying in that area. Why expose yourself to so many godless thinkers and … Continued
When reading or hearing the stories of atheists, certain patterns tend to emerge. One standard account goes like this: I was a devout Christian but along the way became dissatisfied with certain aspects of my faith. As I learned more … Continued
A passage in the book of Matthew really struck me recently. Specifically, Matthew 13:52. The context of the verse is Jesus’ speaking about the kingdom of heaven and how at the end of the age the righteous and wicked will … Continued
The word “philosophy” derives from two Greek words (philo and sophia) which together mean “the love of wisdom.” For the founder of Western philosophy, Socrates, this meant a selfless pursuit of understanding which would translate into a good moral life. How ironic, … Continued
The other day I received some good news from one of my publishers, InterVarsity Press. The book I co-edited with Doug Geivett last year, Faith, Film, and Philosophy, is going into a second printing. This is gratifying because it means … Continued