The Advancement: Keeping The Faith In An Evolutionary Age Book Critique According to the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary site L. Russ Bush (1944-2008) was a “philosopher, apologist, author, professor and pastor.” Dr. Bush served Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary as academic dean and also as professor of Christian Philosophy. The Advancement: Keeping The Faith In An Evolutionary Age, authored by Bush, is a collection of philosophical concepts which have significantly influenced the thought patterns of humanity throughout history. Bush states the overall thought of his work in the books preface, he writes “Our age is not what it used to be. We are now living in an age of advancement. The Christian consensus no longer dominates Western civilization.
Biblical Perspectives in Relation to Controversies in Child Development Theories Gerald Ngaruiya Masters Degree in Child Development Daystar University, Nairobi 22th October 2012 Introduction According to Webster‟s new world dictionary a controversy is a discussion of a question in which opposing opinions clash. In the four child development controversies, there are two standpoints in which different theorists justify the rationale behind child development in various aspects, emotional, physical, social, cognitive and even cultural. The four controversies under scrutiny are all drawn from across the various theories as regards to child development. These theories include, cognitive theory (Jean Piaget), psychoanalytic theories (Eric Erickson, Sigmund Freud); attachment theory (John Bowly), social cultural theory (Levi Vogysky), Behavioural theory (B F Skinner, Alfred Bandura), theory or moral development (Kolberg), among others. The four controversies are: 1.
Integrative approaches to Psychology and Christianity 4 MAT review Jennifer M. Liberty University Summary David N. Entwistle’ Integrative approaches to Psychology and Christianity, an introduction to worldview issues philosophical foundations and modes of integration, describes the history of integrating Christianity and psychology. He describes how Christians acknowledged science however when science interfered with God’s word and works, Christians began to reprimand those who attempted to provide empirical data. Tertullian believed that there were two forms of seeking knowledge through Athens human reason or Jerusalem faith (Entwistle, 2010, pg 8). Harry Blamires provided
A 4-MAT Review: Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity: An Introduction to Worldview Issues, Philosophical Foundations, and Model of Integration Summary Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity: An Introduction to Worldview Issues, Philosophical Foundations, and Models of Integration by David N. Entwistle (2010) has an overall goal of providing ways psychology and theology can be integrated and improved upon. Entwistle (2010) describes this goal in his own words, "Weaving together perspectives from psychology and Christian theology can help us understand and appreciate humanity more fully than we could with either perspective alone" (Entwistle, p. 3). Entwistle (2010) begins this process by providing
A Review of Entwistle’s Text: Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity Liberty University Online Relating Psychology and Christianity Summary The book, Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity (2004) by David Entwistle presents the reader with a numerous key questions concerning the possibility of integration with two ostensibly divergent disciplines: psychology (science) and theology. These two disciplines are discussed as Entwistle’s idea of two books of God and the integration of them both. There are five models of integration focused on as well. These models include: enemies, spies, colonialists, neutral parties, and allies as subjects of One Sovereign. Each of these models has a different angle of belief
How do you study my mind and you are also a created being? How do you observe my behavior and diagnose? How can you predict my future behavior based on me past and present occurrences? While these are some of the questions that wage war between the two disciplines, Psychology and Christianity have always agreed on bulky areas of life. Christianity exalting love, self esteem, self-image and so does Psychology.
Running Head: Preservation and Transmission of Greek Philosophy in the Middle Ages Preservation and Transmission of Greek Philosophy In the Middle Ages Antilkumar Gandhi Professor Fleming Religion and Philosophy Introduction Greek philosophy focused on the role of reason and inquiry in the study of the natural world. Many philosophers today concede that Greek philosophy has shaped all of Western thought since its inception. As Alfred Whitehead once noted, with some exaggeration, "Western philosophy is just a series of footnotes to Plato," (Brickman, 1961). Clear and unbroken lines of influence lead from Ancient Greek and Hellenistic philosophers, to medieval Muslim philosophers, and to the European Renaissance and Enlightenment. Early Greek philosophy, in turn, was influenced by the older wisdom literature and myths of the Near East.
Summary In the book, Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, Entwistle examines two disciplines that share an interest in how human beings function. He goes in depth about the worldviews, models of integration, and philosophical foundations that shape the relationship between psychology and theology. Both disciplines are very helpful in understanding human beings and can be integrated as long as the methodologies and fundamental teachings do not contradict each other. Whether we find the truth through psychology or the Bible “all truth is God’s truth, so that where and however truth is discovered, its author is God” (Entwistle, 2010 p.13). Many people would not agree that Christianity and theology cannot be integrated, but in actuality it can.
the theory of knowledge, and attempt to discuss the development of different theories of philosophers ranging from pre-Socratic to post-Aristotelian Ancient Greece. 2. Pre-Socratic Epistemology Before any specific reference is made to philosophers of the pre-Socratic era, one must comment on the shifting in the mind-set that was taking place in Ancient Greece at this time. All that was known to the Greeks was that of traditionally accepted and unquestioned truths pertaining to the gods communicated to the people by poets such as Homer and Hesiod. (Lawhead 2011:15-16).
The first part of this essay will focus on the historical evolution of human rights, from the early ideas proposed with Greek civilisation to the UDHR that we have in place today. I will this proceed to analyse the theoretical aspect of human rights with regards to both the successes and challenges that constantly arise. Additionally, I will evaluate the juxtaposition of human rights with the conflicting laws and practices that still exist today in countries such as Saudi Arabia and Sierra Leone. The final section will draw comparative analysis with western countries like UK and USA in an attempt to explain cultural relativism with respect to the differences and common accepted human rights practices among these states, thus concluding that existing ‘universalised’ human rights are indeed western