Charts of Philosophy and Philosophers (ZondervanCharts) - Softcover

Mitchell, Craig Vincent

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0310270928 ISBN 13: 9780310270928

Publisher: Study Resources, 2007

Synopsis

Provides an in-depth, visual survey of philosophy—its ideas, movements, history, and thinkers—so that you can better see how it has impacted Christian thought and theology.

Philosophy has had a significant shaping influence on religion, including Christianity. If you read even slightly above a popular level in Christian theology or thought, you’re sure to encounter many terms and ideas from philosophers throughout the ages. For those who didn’t major in philosophy, this can sometimes feel like stumbling into a dark maze.

Perfect for enhancing every type of teaching and learning situation and style, including homeschooling curricula and tutoring, church classes and Sunday school, this volume of the ZondervanCharts series includes charts of ideas and trends as well as pertinent diagrams, divided into five main parts:

• Classical disciplines of philosophy
• Analytic philosophy
• Continental philosophy
• Philosophy of religion
• History of philosophy

A valuable reference for anyone who wants to better understand the ideas that have shaped our world.

ZondervanCharts are ready references for those who need the essential information at their fingertips. Accessible and highly useful, the books in this library offer clear organization and thorough summaries of issues, subjects, and topics that are key for Christian students and learners. The visuals and captions will cater to any teaching methodology, style, or program.

About this title

About the Author

Craig Vincent Mitchell holds a PhD in Christian ethics and philosophy of religion. He is assistant professor of Christian ethics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and a research fellow with the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. Previously, he has served as an adjunct professor of philosophy and ethics at Tarrant County and Weatherford Colleges.

From the Back Cover

Philosophy and philosophers have had a profound, lasting impact on worldwide culture, history, politics, economics, and society. Philosophy has also had a significant shaping influence on religion, including Christianity. If one reads even slightly above a popular level in Christian theology or thought, one encounters a plethora of terms and ideas from philosophers throughout the ages. For those who didn't major in philosophy, this can sometimes feel like stumbling into a foggy, barely lit maze with many obstacles in the way. Following the helpful visual format of the popular ZondervanCharts series, Charts of Philosophy and Philosophers provides an in-depth survey of philosophy---its ideas, movements, history, and thinkers. Areas covered include: * Classical disciplines of philosophy * Analytic philosophy * Continental philosophy * Philosophy of religion Here is a valuable reference for anyone who wants to better understand the ideas that have shaped our world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Study Resources
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0310270928
• ISBN 13: 9780310270928
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240