Christian Philosophy offers a comprehensive narrative of philosophical thought from a distinctly Christian perspective. After exploring the interaction among Scripture, worldview, theology, and philosophy, Craig Bartholomew and Michael Goheen tell the story of philosophy from ancient Greece through postmodern times, positioning the philosophers in their historical contexts and providing Christian critique along the way. The authors emphasize the Reformed philosophical tradition without neglecting other historical trajectories and show how philosophical thought relates to contemporary life.  
  
"Christian Philosophy explains why philosophy is vitally important for all thoughtful Christians who want their faith to engage with the world today and also gives a clear account of what it means to do philosophy as a Christian. This book is full of wisdom and insight; the ideas are powerful, and the writing is clear and engaging. It is must reading for educated Christians."  
--__C. Stephen Evans__, Baylor University  
  
"I have greatly appreciated the work of Bartholomew and Goheen and their thoughtful commitment to Scripture's authority. They have proven themselves adept at articulating the truth, beauty, and explanatory power of the biblical worldview. Their application of the biblical worldview to the task of Christian philosophy reflects the richness, nuance, and breadth we have come to expect from these seasoned guides. A wise book indeed!"  
--__Paul Copan__, Palm Beach Atlantic University  
  
"Bartholomew and Goheen have produced a clear, comprehensive, and vibrant case for Christian philosophy. Their book is an ideal text for thoughtful Christians of any age but especially for students or professors in a university context in which Christianity faces serious, sometimes hostile challenges from a secular culture. This book offers a balanced, compelling framework and line of reasoning that bring to light the intellectual power and integrity of Christian philosophy."  
--__Charles Taliaferro__, St. Olaf College

__Craig G. Bartholomew__ (PhD, University of Bristol) is the H. Evan Runner Professor of Philosophy at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario, and the principal of The Paideia Centre for Public Theology. __Michael W. Goheen__ (PhD, University of Utrecht) is Director of Theological Education and Scholar-in-Residence at the Missional Training Center--Phoenix. He is also Jake and Betsy Tuls Professor of Missiology at Calvin Theological Seminary, Senior Fellow of Newbigin House of Studies, and minister of preaching at New West Christian Reformed Church in British Columbia. Bartholomew and Goheen are coauthors of The Drama of Scripture and Living at the Crossroads.

This third book in a series of successful introductory textbooks by Craig Bartholomew and Michael Goheen builds on their previous projects, The Drama of Scripture and Living at the Crossroads, to offer a comprehensive narrative of philosophical thought from a distinctly Christian perspective.  
  
After exploring the interaction among Scripture, worldview, theology, and philosophy, the authors tell the story of philosophy from ancient Greece through postmodern times, positioning the philosophers in their historical contexts and providing Christian critique along the way. The authors emphasize the Reformed philosophical tradition without neglecting other historical trajectories and show how philosophical thought relates to contemporary life.

This third book in a series of successful textbooks offers a comprehensive narrative of philosophical thought from a Christian perspective.

__Contents__ Introduction  
__Part 1: Approaching Christian Philosophy__ 1. Why Philosophy?  
2. Faith and Philosophy  
__Part 2: The Story of Western Philosophy__ 3. Ancient Pagan Philosophy: The Pre-Socratics to Socrates  
4. The High Point of Greek Philosophy: Plato, Aristotle, and Their Legacy  
5. Medieval Synthesis Philosophy: Augustine to Abelard  
6. The Middle Ages: Aristotle Rediscovered  
7. The Renaissance and Reformation  
8. Early Modern Philosophy: Bacon to Leibniz  
9. Modern Philosophy: Hume to Schleiermacher  
10. Modern Philosophy: Romanticism to Gadamer  
11. Postmodernism and Philosophy Today  
__Part 3: Christian Philosophy Today__ 12. Christian Philosophy Today  
13. Reformed Epistemology  
14. Reformed Epistemology Applied  
15. Reformational Philosophy  
Conclusion  
Annotated Further Reading List  
Index

Bartholomew, Craig G. ;Goheen, Michael W.

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Preface

Introduction

Part 1: Approaching Christian Philosophy

1. Why Philosophy?

2. Faith and Philosophy

Part 2: The Story of Western Philosophy

3. Ancient Pagan Philosophy

4. The High Point of Greek Philosophy

5. Medieval Synthesis Philosophy

6. The Middle Ages

7. The Renaissance and Reformation

8. Early Modern Philosophy

9. Modern Philosophy

10. Modern Philosophy

11. Postmodernism and Philosophy Today

Part 3: Christian Philosophy Today

12. Christian Philosophy Today

13. Reformed Epistemology

14. Reformed Epistemology Applied

15. Reformational Philosophy

Conclusion

Annotated Further Reading List

Notes

Index

Back Cover

This third book in a series of successful introductory textbooks by Craig Bartholomew and Michael Goheen builds on their previous projects,The Drama of ScriptureandLiving at the Crossroads, to offer a comprehensive narrative of philosophical thought from a distinctly Christian perspective.  
  
After exploring the interaction among Scripture, worldview, theology, and philosophy, the authors tell the story of philosophy from ancient Greece through postmodern times, positioning the philosophers in their historical contexts and providing Christian critique along the way. The authors emphasize the Reformed philosophical tradition without neglecting other historical trajectories and show how philosophical thought relates to contemporary life.

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