Synopsis "A Faithful Guide to Philosophy: A Christian Introduction to the Love of Wisdom"
A Faithful Guide to Philosophy is the only British Christian introduction to philosophy, a book that will be used as a course textbook and by church study groups and individual readers alike. It covers subjects of central importance to the Christian worldview, discussing the broadest range of topics covered by any Christian introduction to philosophy, and will be prized by many. ""Peter S. Williams has provided a practical, readable guide to leading philosophical questions, showing how the Christian faith brings illuminating answers to them. This volume is accessible and incisive, and it furnishes the reader with a wide array of resources in order to delve more deeply into these matters. Highly recommended!""
--Paul Copan, Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University, and author of A Little Book for New Philosophers ""Williams has done a masterful job of producing a book that is now a must read for Christians who want to explore the intellectual underpinnings of their faith. I highly recommend this delightful volume.""
--J.P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Biola University in La Mirada, California ""Peter Williams' A Faithful Guide to Philosophy is faithful, not only in the sense of being reliable, but also in the sense of being infused with a Christian world and life view. . . . Williams' focus is well chosen and his arguments interesting and persuasive."" --William Lane Craig, Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology California ""This book is a sure-fire winner for students and for Christian ministers and laypeople alike."" --Daniel J. Hill, Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, Liverpool University ""This book . . . is a delight to read."" --John C. Lennox, Professor of Mathematics, Oxford University Peter S. Williams (www.peterswilliams.com) studied philosophy at Cardiff University, Sheffield University, and at the University of East Anglia in Norwich. Peter is Assistant Professor in Communication and Worldviews at Gimlekollen School of Journalism and Communication, NLA University, Norway. His publications include Getting at Jesus: A Comprehensive Critique of Neo-Atheist Nonsense About the Jesus of History (Wipf & Stock, forthcoming), C.S. Lewis vs. the New Atheists (2013), Understanding Jesus: Five Ways to Spiritual Enlightenment (2011), and A Sceptic's Guide to Atheism (2009).
