Naming the Elephant Worldview as a Concept by James W. Sire (English) Paperback

Description: Naming the Elephant Worldview as a Concept by James W. Sire In this companion volume to The Universe Next Door, James W. Sire offers his refined definition of a worldview and addresses key questions about the history of worldview thinking, the existential and intellectual formation of worldviews, the public and private dimensions of worldviews and how worldview thinking can help us navigate an increasingly pluralistic universe. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What is a worldview?What lies behind your thoughts about almost everything?For more than thirty years, James W. Sire has grappled with this issue. In his widely used textbook The Universe Next Door, first published in 1976, Sire offered a succinct definition of a worldview and catalogued in summary fashion seven basic worldview alternatives. Students, critics, new literature and continued reflection have led him to reexamine and refine his definition of a worldview. This second edition companion volume to The Universe Next Door is the fruit of that effort, offering readers his most mature thought on the concept of a worldview, addressing such questions asWhat is the history of the concept itself?What is the first question you should ask in formulating a worldview?How are worldviews formed existentially as well as intellectually?Is a worldview primarily an intellectual system, a way of life or a story?What are the public and private dimensions of a worldview?What role can worldview thinking play in assessing your own worldview and those of others, especially in light of the pluralism in todays world?Naming the Elephant is an excellent resource for exploring more deeply how and why worldview thinking can aid you in navigating your pluralistic universe. Author Biography James W. Sire (PhD, University of Missouri), formerly a senior editor at InterVarsity Press, is the author of many books, including The Universe Next Door, Why Should Anyone Believe Anything at All? Habits of the Mind and Apologetics Beyond Reason. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsPreface1. Camel, Kangaroo and Elephant2. Worldview Definitions: From Dilthey to Naugle3. First Things First: Being or Knowing4. Flesh and Bones: Theoretical and Pretheoretical5. Rational System, Way of Life and Master Story6. Worldviews: Public and Private7. Worldview: A Refined Definition8. Intelligent People Who Clash by Day: Worldviews as a Tool for AnalysisIndex Review "I highly recommend this book to others who seek to think in worldview terms." -- Cheryl Doss, Mission Studies, 2008 Long Description What is a worldview?What lies behind your thoughts about almost everything?For more than thirty years, James W. Sire has grappled with this issue. In his widely used textbook The Universe Next Door, first published in 1976, Sire offered a succinct definition of a worldview and catalogued in summary fashion seven basic worldview alternatives. Students, critics, new literature and continued reflection have led him to reexamine and refine his definition of a worldview. This second edition companion volume to The Universe Next Door is the fruit of that effort, offering readers his most mature thought on the concept of a worldview, addressing such questions as What is the history of the concept itself? What is the first question you should ask in formulating a worldview? How are worldviews formed existentially as well as intellectually? Is a worldview primarily an intellectual system, a way of life or a story? What are the public and private dimensions of a worldview? What role can worldview thinking play in assessing your own worldview and those of others, especially in light of the pluralism in todays world? Naming the Elephant is an excellent resource for exploring more deeply how and why worldview thinking can aid you in navigating your pluralistic universe. Review Text "I highly recommend this book to others who seek to think in worldview terms." Review Quote "I highly recommend this book to others who seek to think in worldview terms." Details ISBN0830840737 Author James W. Sire Short Title NAMING THE ELEPHANT REV/E 2/E Pages 201 Edition Description Revised Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0830840737 ISBN-13 9780830840731 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 140 Residence US Year 2015 Subtitle Worldview As a Concept UK Release Date 2015-01-05 Place of Publication Illinois Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2015-01-05 NZ Release Date 2015-01-05 US Release Date 2015-01-05 Publisher InterVarsity Press Publication Date 2015-01-05 Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,US Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129541940;

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