Philosophy

From Christianity Knowledge Base

Philosophy (from the greek for "lover of wisdom") refers to any organized system of thought. Some forms of theology can be considered branches of philosophy.

[edit] Philosophy as it relates to theology

Although the list under "General philosophy" is and can be related to theological study (e.g. What can be known about God? What can this knowledge tell us? This deals with epistemology), the following articles are more directly related and thus fall under this section heading.

• Philosophy of religion
• Philosophical theology
• Natural theology

[edit] General philosophical studies

• Epistemology
• Ethics
• Existentialism
• Logic
• Metaphysics
• Ontology

[edit] External links

• Chapter excerpt from J.P. Moreland and Gary DeWeese's book Philosophy Made Slightly Less Difficult (IVP, 2005):
  • Where Do I Start? (pdf)
• Chapter excerpts from William Lane Craig and J.P. Moreland's book Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview (IVP, 2003):
  • What Is Philosophy? (pdf)
  • An Invitation to Christian Philosophy (pdf)
• Advice to Christian Philosophers, by Alvin Plantinga
• Directory of Open Access Journals: Philosophy

Audio by John Robbins

• What Is Philosophy? (mp3)
• What Good Is Philosophy? (mp3)
• Beware of Philosophy (mp3)

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