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The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog,New
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Your Trusted Introduction To The Worldviews That Shape The Western Worldfor More Than Forty Years, The Universe Next Door Has Set The Standard For A Clear, Readable Introduction To Worldviews. Using His Widely Influential Model Of Eight Basic Worldview Questions, James Sire Examines Prominent Worldviews That Have Shaped The Western World: Theism Deism Naturalism Marxism Nihilism Existentialism Eastern Monism New Age Philosophy Postmodernism Islamintertwined With This Analysis, He Presents An Overview Of Intellectual History Giving Insight Into The Current State Of Western Thought And Culture. Critiquing Each Worldview Within Its Own Frame Of Reference And In Comparison To Others, Sire Encourages Readers To Wrestle With Life'S Biggest Questions And Examine The Core Beliefs And Commitments On Which They Are Building Their Livesthe Sixth Edition, Updated By Sire'S Longtime Editor Jim Hoover, Features New Explanatory Sidebars, Helpful Charts Comparing Worldviews And Illustrating Their Historical Flow, And A Chapter On Challenges To A Christian Worldview In The Twentyfirst Century. New Discussion Questions Will Help Readers Reflect More Deeply On The Ideas In Each Chapter.The Universe Next Door Has Been Translated Into Over A Dozen Languages And Has Been Used As A Text At Over One Hundred Colleges And Universities In Courses Ranging From Apologetics And World Religions To History And English Literature. In A World Of Everincreasing Diversity, The Universe Next Door Offers A Unique Resource For Understanding The Variety Of Worldviews That Claim The Allegiance Of Mind And Heart.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Universe Next Door'? A: 'The Universe Next Door' focuses on providing a clear introduction to various worldviews that shape the Western world, exploring eight basic worldview questions and analyzing prominent perspectives such as theism, naturalism, and postmodernism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Universe Next Door' is James W. Sire, who has been influential in the field of worldview analysis for over forty years.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'The Universe Next Door' is available in its revised sixth edition, updated by Sire's longtime editor, Jim Hoover.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Universe Next Door' contains a total of 312 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, 'The Universe Next Door' has been used as a text in over one hundred colleges and universities for courses related to apologetics, world religions, history, and English literature.
- Q: What types of content updates are included in the sixth edition? A: The sixth edition includes new explanatory sidebars, charts comparing different worldviews, and a chapter addressing challenges to a Christian worldview in the twenty-first century.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'The Universe Next Door' is offered in new condition.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Universe Next Door' was published on August 4, 2020.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include discussion questions? A: Yes, the sixth edition features new discussion questions designed to help readers reflect more deeply on the ideas presented in each chapter.