Edward W. H. Vick

Philosophy for Believers Edward W. H. Vick

One of the weaknesses in Christian congregations today is that many believers do not understand why they believe what they believe. Even those who study often read books that provide easy and superficial answers to complex and difficult questions.

Edward Vick has the answer to that problem and he provides it in Philosophy for Believers. We all believe many and various things. There's no way to avoid believing. The question is what justifies our beliefs. We need to know how we can evaluate our beliefs for validity and how they relate to our theology and worship.

This book is not for the faint of heart who do not want to dig in and learn. It's basic but not simplistic. It's designed for those who haven't studied philosophy or theology and want to build a thorough framework for future learning.

In thirteen chapters with such titles as ?Belief and Believing,? ?Meaning and Truth,? ?Experience and God, Providence,? ?Cause and Effect,? ?Miracles,? and ?Science and Faith,? he leads the readers from the basics of understanding the difference between belief and knowledge to applications of philosophy in considering contemporary issues.

While this book can be read and studied by an individual, it would be ideal as a text for a church study group or class led by the pastor or a church leader trained to lead fruitful discussions. It can also be used as a college or seminary text.