Philosophy: A Student’s Guide

by David K. Naugle

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2012

Overview

Philosophy pervades every sphere of life, from the defense of the gospel, to the formulation of Christian doctrine, to the daily decisions we make. In this work, distinguished professor David Naugle gives us a firm understanding of basic issues, thinkers, and sub-disciplines in the field of philosophy. He also offers an invitation to engage with the contemporary challenges therein. He discusses the importance of prolegomena—assumptions and methods—and the vocation of Christian philosophers. Naugle outlines the differences between Hebrew and Greek mindsets, and provides biblical perspectives through an Augustinian approach. Above all, Naugle teaches us how to philosophize in light of God and the gospel.

Key Features

• Explore’s how to philosophize in light of God and the gospel
• Provides a broad overview of modern academia from the Christian perspective
• Helps students engage with contemporary challenges to their faith in various academic fields

Contents

• Prolegomena
• Metaphysics
• Philosophical Anthropology
• Epistemology
• Ethics
• Aesthetics
• The Vocation of Christian Philosophers

Top Highlights

“Finally, common grace enables believers to appreciate the artistic contributions of non-Christians” (Page 98)

“The next basic principle of a Christian prolegomena is that grace restores nature (GRN).” (Page 26)

“First, since the eternal Son of God and the second person of the Trinity became flesh and dwelt among us, we have to rethink the nature, content, and practice of philosophy.” (Page 110)

“Sixth, the Christian philosophic vocation acknowledges and is subservient to the cosmic rule and authority of Christ” (Page 112)

“Second, the Christian philosophical vocation is characterized by service for others.” (Page 111)

Praise for the Print Edition

A very readable, theologically sensitive treatment of crucial philosophical issues of central concern to the Christian faith. Dr. Naugle has done a first-rate job of covering a wide range of issues in a responsible way, while keeping the level of discourse at a truly introductory level. This book fills a needed gap in the literature, and I am delighted to endorse it.

—J. P. Moreland, distinguished professor of philosophy, Biola University

This fine book not only makes important explorations in Christian philosophy accessible to those who may be starting out on their intellectual journey; it also offers insights to those of us who are well along in that pilgrimage. Dr. Naugle combines solid scholarship with a firm grasp of how a biblical worldview can help to reclaim a strong Christian intellectual tradition in these confusing—but exciting—times.

—Richard J. Mouw, president and professor of Christian Philosophy, Fuller Theological Seminary

Product Details

• Title: Philosophy: A Student’s Guide
• Author: David K. Naugle
• Series: Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2012
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 128
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Christian philosophy
• ISBNs: 9781433531279, 9781433531286, 9781433531293, 9781433531309, 1433531275, 1433531283, 1433531291, 1433531305
• Resource ID: LLS:PHILOSOPHY
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:12:46Z

About David K. Naugle

David K. Naugle (ThD, Dallas Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Texas at Arlington) is chair and professor of philosophy at Dallas Baptist University, where he has worked for over two decades. He is also the director of the Paideia College Society (formerly the Pew College Society) and a weekly lecture series at Dallas Baptist University called the "Friday Symposium. He is the author of Worldview: The History of a Concept, Reordered Love, Reordered Lives: Learning the Deep Meaning of Happiness, and Philosophy: A Student's Guide, a volume in the series Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition. Naugle serves as a Colson Fellow for the Wilberforce Forum, the Christian worldview think tank sponsored by Prison Fellowship near Washington, D. C. He is also on the advisory boards of the International Institute of Christian Studies and the Bryan Center for Critical Thought Practice, and he serves on the editorial board of the journal Intégrité.