Introduction to Philosophy: A Christian Perspective

by Norman L. Geisler, Paul D. Feinberg

Well-organized presentations of most of the significant philosophical positions make this book an excellent reference tool.

Genres: Philosophy, Christian, Theology, Nonfiction, Christianity, Religion

447 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 1979

About the author

Norman L. Geisler (PhD, Loyola University of Chicago) taught at top evangelical colleges and seminaries for over fifty years and was a distinguished professor of apologetics and theology at Veritas Evangelical Seminary in Murrieta, California. He was the author of nearly eighty books, including the Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics and Christian Ethics. He and his wife lived in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Reviews

[Josiah Watson · Rating 4 out of 5]

If someone is fairly new to philosophy and wants a general pretty easy comprehending book... I would highly recommend this one. While I think at some times it was too simplistic but I did enjoy and learn new concepts from the book. Also, it has was not trying to go too deep, and I really can't fault it for something it was not trying to do. Overall, the book was a great introduction. If you are already acquainted with the field of philosophy or wanting a challenge after this book... I would refer you to "Philosophical Foundations for A Christian Worldview" by William Lane Craig and J.P. Moreland. This book will definitely be a great challenge, but after reading a book such as this one... certainly not impossible to read.

[Laurent Dv · Rating 3 out of 5]

More a list of positions on different issues than a exposition of thomism. But "The love of wisdom" does that better. Also, Geisler doesn't always present the thomist view, for example in the chapter on the relation of the mind and the body, he curiously doesn't talk of the matter/form distinction which is so crucial to Aquinas.

[Nikhil Gupta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book and must read for students of theology

[Elisabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was amazing. It is a great introduction to philosophy, especially ethics and epistemology. I really enjoyed reading. This book did not seem like a textbook at all.

[Elliott Montgomery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introductory book for philosophy. Geisler is always very systematic and logical in his explanations and that is why I like him as an author. Opened up a lot of new concepts that are important to consider within Christianity.

[Douglas Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great.

[Rebekah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eh, ok I guess. Probably a good introduction for high school age and younger, a lot of it seemed over simplified and surface level for what I think is supposed to be college level material.

[Jeffrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Standard introduction to philosophy, not the best but it works.